Chronicle of a Death Foretold Journal
Character: Quote: Analysis
Santiago Nasar – Ignorant, Innocent, Aloof, Heroic
“On the day they were going to kill him, Santiago Nasar got up at five-thirty in the morning to wait for the boat the bishop was coming on.” (García Márquez 3)
This quote contributes to the idea that Santiago was blissfully ignorant and innocent throughout the book. It describes how he was just living his life showing feelings of happiness and excitement in contrast with those of the Vicario brothers’ right before they killed him. This contrast really contributed to the innocence of Santiago.
Bayardo San Roman – Kind, Accepting, Forgiving, Loving
“‘Sometimes I couldn’t think of what to say,’ she told me, ‘but it was enough for me to know that he was getting them.’” (García Márquez 93–94)
This quote shows how forgiving Bayardo is even with the culture of the society they live in which is harsh against even the slightest crime such as speaking out as these little actions could destroy one’s honor forever.
Victoria Guzman – Violent, Protective, Unforgiving, Regretful
“‘Let go of her, white man,’ she ordered him seriously. ‘You won't have a drink of that water as long as I'm alive.’” (García Márquez 24)
This quote is exemplary of all the traits I have used to describe Victoria Guzman. She is very protective of her daughter and will resort to violence to do it. She is unforgiving to anyone who does hurt her daughter and is also regretful that she left Ibrahim Nasar seduce her as a teenager.
Angela Vicario – Regretful, Sorrowful, Sincere, Loving
“‘Sometimes I couldn’t think of what to say,’ she told me, ‘but it was enough for me to know that he was getting them.’” (García Márquez 93–94)
I used the same quote as Bayardo’s to describe her wife as both of their traits are exemplified in it. The amount of letters that she sent Bayardo shows her regret, love, and sincerity. It also shows how
Santiago Nasar – Ignorant, Innocent, Aloof, Heroic
“On the day they were going to kill him, Santiago Nasar got up at five-thirty in the morning to wait for the boat the bishop was coming on.” (García Márquez 3)
This quote contributes to the idea that Santiago was blissfully ignorant and innocent throughout the book. It describes how he was just living his life showing feelings of happiness and excitement in contrast with those of the Vicario brothers’ right before they killed him. This contrast really contributed to the innocence of Santiago.
Bayardo San Roman – Kind, Accepting, Forgiving, Loving
“‘Sometimes I couldn’t think of what to say,’ she told me, ‘but it was enough for me to know that he was getting them.’” (García Márquez 93–94)
This quote shows how forgiving Bayardo is even with the culture of the society they live in which is harsh against even the slightest crime such as speaking out as these little actions could destroy one’s honor forever.
Victoria Guzman – Violent, Protective, Unforgiving, Regretful
“‘Let go of her, white man,’ she ordered him seriously. ‘You won't have a drink of that water as long as I'm alive.’” (García Márquez 24)
This quote is exemplary of all the traits I have used to describe Victoria Guzman. She is very protective of her daughter and will resort to violence to do it. She is unforgiving to anyone who does hurt her daughter and is also regretful that she left Ibrahim Nasar seduce her as a teenager.
Angela Vicario – Regretful, Sorrowful, Sincere, Loving
“‘Sometimes I couldn’t think of what to say,’ she told me, ‘but it was enough for me to know that he was getting them.’” (García Márquez 93–94)
I used the same quote as Bayardo’s to describe her wife as both of their traits are exemplified in it. The amount of letters that she sent Bayardo shows her regret, love, and sincerity. It also shows how