Violence and sadness is prevalent throughout Juan Rulfo's novel Pedro Paramo. Death, rape, and murder show themselves throughout the main character's, Juan Preciado, journey. The setting of the story is dark and empty which almost foreshadows the sadness and violent behavior that goes on in Comala. Juan Preciado endures much violence and sadness including death, rape, and murder whether ... it is by first hand experience or through memories and stories of others. The story begins with the death of Juan's mother. Right away, Rulfo sets up his novel with violence, showing that his main characte...

• Word Count: 250
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

... and go down the mountain to a phone booth to call for help. Glenn stayed up in the cabin to watch over Juan. Connection to Course Content: I think that throughout the story that there was something between the kids; something that kept them together and helped them escape....

• Word Count: 249
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School