Plot Overview (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards
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Author & publication year of Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Author & publication year of Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Gabriel García Márquez, 1981
Central paradox of the novella
Central paradox of the novella
Murder announced publicly but not prevented
Narrative technique starting in middle of action
Narrative technique starting in middle of action
In medias res / non-chronological
Márquez's blended literary style
Márquez's blended literary style
Journalistic precision + magical realism
Santiago Nasar's age
Santiago Nasar's age
21 years old
Who Angela names as taking her virginity
Who Angela names as taking her virginity
Santiago Nasar (unverified accusation)
Time of Santiago's murder
Time of Santiago's murder
7:05 in the morning
Number of witnesses who knew about the murder plan
Number of witnesses who knew about the murder plan
More than 25 people
Circular structure technique used
Circular structure technique used
Same opening & closing line
Vicario brothers' legal defence
Vicario brothers' legal defence
Honour killing (legally recognised)