Shows that the twins have mixed feelings and a bit of guilt or uneasiness about murdering Santiago.

Drinks alcohol to numb feelings and the significance of the situation they are in. Messy state that they are in they dont care about their clothing because they are preoccupied with thoughts.

Chronicle of a Death Foretold Pages 54-55

The Vicario bothers came in at four-ten. At that time only things to eat were sold, but Clotilde Armenta sold them a bottle of cane liquor, not only because of the high regard she had for them but also because she was very grateful for the piece of wedding cake they had sent her. They drank down the whole bottle in two

The remarks of several characters portray Pedro and Pablo as goodmannered members of the community with an impeccable reputation.

The brothers put up a pretence infront of others to hide any expression that long swings, but they remained stolid. "They were stunned," might make others think Clotilde Armenta told me, "and they couldn't have got their blood that they weren't serious pressure up even with lamp oil." Then they took of their cloth about the murder, that they jackets, hung them carefully on the chair backs, and asked her for didnt take Santiago's offense easily, to show another bottle. Their shirts were dirty with dried swear and a one- determination, and that Contrast between dark day beard gave them a backwoods looks. They drank the second nothing can quaver their and light. bottle more slowly, sitting down, looking insistently toward Placide final decision. Dark could signify death while light could Linero's house on the sidewalk across the way, where the signify life. windows were dark. The largest one, on the balcony, belonged to Up front answer shows Foreshadowing of the importance of honor Santiago Nasar's bedroom. Pedro Vicario asked Clotilde Armenta the murder that will within the Vicario household take place. if she had seen any light in that window, and she answered him as well as the community at large. (Link with culture) no, but it seemed like a strange interest. Shows that the twins "Did something happen to him?" she asked. consider the situation highly "No," Pedro Vicario replied. "Just that we're looking for important and serious-no Anxiety, joking is involved but apprehension, and him to kill him." instead a direct answer. tension building in the It was such a spontaneous answer that she couldn't brothers' mind. Developing character: Pedro is portrayed as the more aggressive and more in control brother probably because of his past experiences in the army. Clotildegood source of opinion about Pedro and Pablo because of her history with them. Clotilde has a good opinon/image about them Nevertheless, she still is frightened of what she sees within them. "Capable of everything" indicates that even those with the most polished reputation are capable of commiting some of the worst sins.
believe she'd heard right. But she noticed that the twins were carrying two butcher knives wrapped in kitchen rags. "And might a person know why you want to kill him so early in the morning?" she asked. "He knows why," Pedro Vicario answered. Clotilde Armenta examined them seriously: she knew them so well that she could tell them apart, especially ever since Pedro Vicario had come back from the army. "They look like two children," she told me. And that thought frightened her, because she'd always felt that only children are capable of everything. So she finished getting the jug of milk ready and went to wake her husband to tell him what was going on in the shop. Don Rogelio de La Flor listened to her half awake. "Dont be silly," he told her, "Those two aren't about to kill anybody, much less someone rich."

Rags could be an indication of the Vicario's limit in wealth. Doesnt have guns like Santiago. Butcher knives savage and brutal murder.

Hints at a social structure in the community with the rich people being on top. Rich people power, place in society, and feared. People wouldnt even consider such violent thoughts towards them. The importance of reputation in this society is linked with the culture of this Colombian community. In contrast to their direct reply about their intentions towards Santiago, Pedro is very vague about his reasons why because he doesnt want the scandal about their sister to spread throughout town.

Questions to consider: Does maintaining Pedro's and Pablo's honor as well as their family's justify the death of Santiago? (Reminder: The importance of honor and reputation in their community) Should Pedro and Pablo's (well earned?) reputation be tainted because of Santiago's death?