JUAN PRECIADO CHARACTER CHART
BIOGRAPHICAL KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
INFORMATION:
Age: Approximately Role in the Story: Juan
mid-20s Preciado serves as the
protagonist of the story,
driving the narrative forward
with his quest to find his
father and uncover the
mysteries of Comala. His
journey serves as a vehicle
for exploring themes of
identity, memory, and the
haunting legacy of the past.
Mother: Dolores Juan's relationship with his
Preciado mother is central to the story,
as her dying wish sets him on
his journey to Comala.
Though she is deceased by
the time the story begins, her
presence looms large in
Juan's memories and
motivations.
Father: Pedro Juan's elusive father is the
Paramo object of his quest. Despite
never having met him, Juan is
determined to find him and
confront him about his
abandonment.
Half Brother:
Miguel Paramo,
Abudio Martinez
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Determined: Juan Preciado is driven
by a sense of duty to fulfill his
mother's dying wish to find his
estranged father, Pedro Páramo, in
Comala. Despite the ominous
warnings about the town, he
remains resolute in his quest.
Observant: Juan demonstrates a
keen sense of observation as he
navigates through the strange and
eerie landscape of Comala. He
takes note of the desolation and the
cryptic conversations with the
townsfolk.
Vulnerable: Juan's vulnerability is
evident in his quest for his father
and his search for meaning in the
fragmented memories of his
mother's stories. His emotional state
is further exposed as he confronts
the ghosts of his past and grapples
with the enigmatic nature of
Comala.
Curious: Despite the foreboding
atmosphere of Comala, Juan's
curiosity is piqued as he delves
deeper into the mysteries
surrounding his father and the
town's inhabitants. He seeks
answers and closure, even if it
means confronting uncomfortable
truths.