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Santiagos Lifespan
Despite his popularity, however, Santiago's life is cut short when he is brutally murdered by the Vicario brothers. His death has a profound impact on the town, and the novel explores the various factors that contributed to the tragedy, including the culture of honor and violence that exists in the community. -
Bayardo Apears once more
Bayardo is a wealthy and handsome man, and his arrival in town is met with great excitement and anticipation. He captures the attention of many of the town's young women, who are drawn to his wealth and good looks. During the wedding reception, Bayardo makes a grand entrance, riding a white horse through the streets of Sucre. He is accompanied by his father, who is equally wealthy and well-respected in the town. -
Santiagos 21st Birthday
Despite the tragic circumstances surrounding Santiago's death, his birthday is mentioned briefly in the novel as a memory that haunts some of the townspeople. One character, Victoria Guzman, recalls making a cake for Santiago's birthday, only to have him refuse it and leave abruptly. -
Santiago's Death
The murder takes place on the day of Santiago Nasar's wedding, after he is accused of taking the virginity of Angela Vicario, a young woman from a prominent family in the town. Angela's brothers, Pablo and Pedro Vicario, vow to kill Santiago in order to restore their family's honor. -
Brothers Sent to Jail
After the murder, the Vicario brothers turn themselves in to the local authorities and confess to the crime. They explain that they killed Santiago in order to restore their family's honor after Angela Vicario accuses him of taking her virginity. Despite their confession, many people in the town believe that they are innocent and that they were coerced into confessing. -
Twins Acquitted
The Vicario brothers are arrested and charged with the murder of Santiago after they turn themselves in to the local authorities. They confess to the crime, stating that they killed Santiago in order to restore their family's honor after he supposedly took the virginity of their sister, Angela. -
Magistrate Comes to Sucre
The Magistrate is sent to Sucre to investigate the circumstances surrounding Santiago's death. He is a representative of the legal system and is tasked with determining who is responsible for the murder and bringing them to justice. -
Pornoy Dies
The police officer's role in the novel is limited, and his investigation is largely ineffective due to the collective silence and complicity of the townspeople. His appearance serves to highlight the theme of societal complicity in the tragedy and the failure of institutions to prevent the murder. -
Santiagos Dads Death
While Ibrahim Nasar's death is not a major plot point in the novel, it is indicative of the broader theme of the cyclical nature of time and destiny. The novel portrays the town as a place where the past and present are intertwined, and where the actions of one generation can have profound consequences for the next. -
Narrators Marriage to Barcha
The narrator does mention that he has feelings for Barcha and describes her as a beautiful and intelligent woman. However, their relationship remains purely platonic throughout the novel, and there is no suggestion that they become romantically involved. -
Vicario marries Cotes
As a result, Pedro becomes depressed and despondent. His brother, Pablo, decides that the best way to cheer him up and restore the family's honor is for him to marry someone else. They settle on Prudencia Cotes, a local girl from a respectable family who is known for her beauty and strong will. -
The return to Anglea
At the beginning of the novel, Angela Vicario, the bride of Bayardo San Roman, returns the next day after her wedding night, claiming that Santiago Nasar took her virginity. The Vicario brothers, her twin brothers, vow to avenge her honor and set out to kill Santiago. As they walk through the town, they carry a bayardı, which they believe will guide them to Santiago's hiding place. -
Bayardo communication with Narrator
In the end, Bayardo's communication with the narrator takes on a more sinister tone when the narrator realizes that Bayardo knew all along that Santiago Nasar was the one accused of taking Angela's virginity. This knowledge raises questions about Bayardo's true motives in pursuing Angela and marrying her, and whether he had a hand in the events that led to Santiago's death. -
Narrator+Angela
The narrator meets Angela Vicario when he visits her home to ask about the events of the night of her wedding. At first, Angela is reluctant to speak about what happened, but eventually, she reveals that she accused Santiago Nasar of taking her virginity. -
Death of Guzman
After the murder of Prudencio Aguilar, Luis Enrique takes Guzman and flees to avoid punishment. However, Guzman is bitten by rabid dogs and dies soon after. While the deaths of Prudencio Aguilar and Guzman do not directly contribute to the murder of Santiago Nasar, they are part of the larger web of events and themes that lead to the tragedy.