Final answer:
In "Chronicle of a Death Foretold", Pedro Vicario initially decides to kill Santiago Nasar, but the roles of the brothers reverse, with Pedro becoming hesitant and Pablo more determined.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novella, "Chronicle of a Death Foretold". In the story, it is Pedro Vicario who makes the initial decision to kill Santiago Nasar. The brothers' roles in the murder plot reverse when, after failing to follow through with their plan, they try to publicly announce their intent to kill Santiago,
Hoping that someone would stop them. Despite their reversed roles, where Pedro becomes hesitant and Pablo becomes more resolved, their attempt is seen as a call for help rather than a genuine threat, leading to the tragic ending.