Revenge drives most of the motivation in the novel, especially Pedro Páramo's jerky decision to let the town die off. Everyone feels wronged for something by someone, and everyone is out to get vengeance.
And the revenge runs the gamut from Game of Thrones-esque wedding bloodbaths to the slow, painful burn of just doing… nothing. The problem in Pedro Páramo is that every single character has experienced some sort of loss, and they feel the need to get revenge. The strong and rich are actually able to get revenge and punish those around them, while the poor are usually unsuccessful.
Questions About Revenge
- Why does Pedro Páramo decide to take revenge on the whole town of Comala?
- Is anyone successful in getting revenge, or does everyone end up suffering even more?
- What is the relationship between revenge and hope in Juan Preciado's mission to Comala?
- Why do you think Abundio kills Pedro in the end? Is it an act of revenge?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
The novel is a series of frustrated attempts at revenge.
Revenge is the driving force behind Juan Preciado's visit to Comala.