Pedro Páramo, pages 109 - 124 Summary

Susana talks with Justina, wondering what life is if not sin. She tells Justina she only believes in hell, not heaven and then falls asleep. Don Pedro asks about Susana, and Justina says she is not well. The priest gave her confession the previous day and is supposed to come with Holy Communion. When Father Rentería comes, Susana is writhing in agony. He gives her communion.

Some women in Comala notice that Susana's window is dark. They discuss how sick she's been and say that perhaps she's died. They see a doctor hurrying toward Media Luna. They hope Susana does not die without confessing.

Father Rentería tests Susana's repentance, asking her to repeat a horrible description of her body dying and decaying. She seems distant, unconcerned, and the priest doesn't know what to...