- It is dawn and the townspeople are awakened by church bells that last all day and all night.
- After three days everyone is deafened by the bells, and they finally figure out that Pedro Páramo's wife had died.
- Many people come to town to see what the noise is about, and end up staying. This causes an impromptu town party, which last for days, even after Susana is buried.
- Pedro is very angry about the festival going on, practically celebrating his wife's death, and vows to take revenge on the town.
- He says that he will cross his arms and Comala will die of hunger.
- And that is just what happens.