Character Analysis (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards
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Santiago Nasar's age and role in the novella
Santiago Nasar's age and role in the novella
21 years old, murder victim, enigmatic character
Santiago's white linen suit symbolism
Santiago's white linen suit symbolism
Innocence or ritual purity
Santiago's most striking characterisation aspect
Santiago's most striking characterisation aspect
His silence - never defends himself or acknowledges accusations
Angela Vicario's age and function in the story
Angela Vicario's age and function in the story
20 years old, catalyst for the entire tragedy
Angela's words after naming Santiago
Angela's words after naming Santiago
They've already killed him (prophetic quality)
Angela's character evolution over 27 years
Angela's character evolution over 27 years
From victim to agent - writes hundreds of letters to Bayardo
Pedro and Pablo Vicario's profession
Pedro and Pablo Vicario's profession
Pig butchers (symbolic of their role as killers)
Vicario brothers' attitude towards the murder
Vicario brothers' attitude towards the murder
Reluctant murderers - hesitate, hoping someone will stop them
What Bayardo San Román represents
What Bayardo San Román represents
Invasive modernity clashing with entrenched tradition
The narrator's function in the novella
The narrator's function in the novella
Investigator piecing together testimonies 27 years later