Chronicle of a Death Foretold: Summary and Character Analysis
II. Plot Summary:
“Chronicle of a Death Foretold” by Gabriel García Márquez tells the story of the intertwined lives of Santiago Nasar, Angela Vicario, and Bayardo San Román in the town of Manaure. The novel revolves around the murder of Santiago, supposedly for dishonoring Angela, and the events leading up to and following the tragic event.
1. Chapter One
The novel opens with the introduction of Santiago Nasar, the protagonist. On the morning of his death, Santiago wakes up with a hangover, having
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Introduction
From the outset of Chronicle of a Death Foretold, the reader knows the outcome: the death of Santiago Nasar. The narrative meticulously reconstructs the events leading to this much-anticipated tragedy through various perspectives.
Synopsis
On the day of his murder, Santiago Nasar rises at 5:30 a.m., having celebrated Angela Vicario’s wedding the previous night. He dresses in white linen and leaves for the port to greet the arriving bishop. Santiago, the only child of a marriage of convenience,
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Bibliographic Data
Original Title: The Outsiders
Title: Rebel
Author: Susan E. Hinton
Edition: Alfaguara, Santillana Group
Collection: Series Red
This book contains 12 chapters and a bibliography of the author.
Abstract
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PART
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