Structurally, dialogue between Juvencio’s and the colonel balances the initial conversation between Juvencio and his son. What other purposes does it serve?

The dialogue also served as an opportunity for the father to confess and plead for mercy from the colonel and help from his son.

Explanation:

Juvencio Nava who murdered the colonel's father has been seeking for pardon from the colon who was determined to kill him. He pleaded with his son, Justino to beg the colonel to spare his life. But the son responded by telling the father that the sergeant wasn't ready to listen. At this point, Juvencio wasn't ready to die.

the purpose in this excerpt is that you should never do things like that because according to the bible, if you have more than one wife it's wrong and a huge sin. i hope this .