Chronicle of a Death Foretold: Chapter 2 Quiz

Bayardo San Roman

• Described as 30 years old with physical attributes likened to a novice bullfighter; golden eyes and sun-kissed skin.
• Returns Angela Vicario to her parents after discovering she is not a virgin.
• Known for a way of speaking that conceals rather than reveals his intentions.
• Generally liked for his honesty and kind nature.
• Portrayed as serious and sad; simultaneously attractive and odd in demeanor.

Angela Vicario

• Exhibits feelings of resentment and scorn towards Bayardo San Roman.
• Represents a character with a perceived weakness of spirit throughout the narrative.
• Presented as "the creature of [Bayardo's] torment," suggesting mistreatment and misery within her marriage.

Family Dynamics and Gender Roles

• Vicario children raised with traditional gender roles; boys taught to be men, while girls trained for domestic roles and skills for marriage.
• Pura Vicario, their mother, believes her daughters are destined to be excellent wives due to their upbringing emphasizing endurance and suffering.

Symbolism and Motifs

• The widower Xius values his house and belongings as representations of his deceased wife, symbolizing cherished memories.
• Recurring motif of blindness symbolizes the inability to recognize the underlying truths of relationships and circumstances.

Events and Irony

• Bayardo's engagement to Angela was expedited for convenience, despite her reluctance.
• The irony surfaces when Bayardo’s extravagant gesture of the music box raises alarm regarding the couple's relationship, indicating concern rather than joy.

Wedding Context

• The wedding includes unusual events foreshadowing chaos; such as the narrator's father playing the violin and the nun's dancing.
• Santiago Nasar's primary concern at the wedding is the financial aspect, rather than the celebration itself.
• Bayardo's ostentatious display of wealth at the wedding reflects his preoccupation with status and material possessions.

Family and Conflict

• Angela's father is depicted as helpless amidst the wedding confusion, reinforcing themes of powerlessness in familial duties.
• The Poncio twins' aggressive behavior towards Angela suggests her lack of autonomy and helplessness within her family dynamics.

Climax and Revelation

• At the chapter's end, Santiago Nasar is likened to "a butterfly with no will," emphasizing his predetermined fate.
• Emotional relief from Angela Vicario is highlighted when truths are finally revealed, reflecting her complex emotional state.
• Pura Vicario’s silent discipline of her daughter showcases her struggle between familial loyalty and the role of a disciplinarian.

Foreshadowing and Responsiveness

• The Vicario twins’ actions at a brothel when called home underscore themes of ironic timing and fate.
• Pura Vicario’s awareness of impending bad news is signaled by the ominous three knocks at the door.