... the terms of his own obsession is unattainable. After having her father killed and moving her to the Media Luna ranch, he hovers at her bedside, but does not force sex upon her. Instead, Susana's image arouses him while he sleeps with the young girls in the town who serve as her proxies. He looks back on one such encounter and ... ...

• Word Count: 3381
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography

... 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 character will be going through very ... ...

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