The Father, The Son And Santiago Nasar - 939 Words

Darla Calicher Mrs. Dowling IB/CITS English 11, Hour 2 11 March 2015 The Father, the Son and Santiago Nasar: Section Four journal Frequently, authors juxtapose the protagonists of their stories akin to historical, symbolic, or heroic figures. Throughout Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Marquez relates Santiago Nasar with the metaphysical and physical Jesus Christ; however, â€Å"no literary Christ figure can ever be as divine as Jesus Christ† according to Thomas Foster’s â€Å" Yes, She’s a Christ Figure, Too† in How To Read Literature Like A Professor. This applies especially to Santiago who molests young women and enjoys the vicious sport of falconry. Found within the pages are comparisons between both Santiago and Christ. Revelations of societal corruption and community sin are also acknowledged as the murder of Santiago transpires. Just as Christ’s crucifixion cleansed others of their perpetual sins, Santiago Nasar’s fated sacrifice purified Angela’s sin and restored honor to the Vicario family. The parallel descriptions of Santiago and Jesus Christ validate Santiago’s innocence and unjust death . The day of his brutal murder, Santiago â€Å" put on a shirt and pants of white linen†(5). White commonly symbolizes innocence and is universally recognized as a color relating to Christ or celestial beings. Santiago’s choice of white linen clothing promotes his innocence. â€Å"My sister felt the angel pass by† (18) further supports the significance of white and itsShow MoreRelated Chronicle of a Death Foretold Essay1079 Words   |  5 Pagesresponsible for the death of Santiago Nasar, however the narrator is wrong. Ignorance killed Santiago Nasar. There are three specific townsfolk responsible for the murder; Leandro Pornoy, Divina Flor, and Colonel Lazaro Aponte. 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Although they â€Å"killed him openly† [Marquez, pg. 49], the brothers insisted that they were innocent, claiming â€Å"Before God and before men†¦ It was a matter of honor† [Marquez, pg. 49]. Not only does