Chronicle of a Death Foretold

By Lasmith333

  • Bayardo San Roman's

    Bayardo arrives in town and the book says he arrives on the first day of the new year.

  • The arrival of the Bishop

    The book mentions that the bishop is planning on arriving in town on a boat from Riohacha. His arrival is a significant event so preparations are done before he arrives.

  • Bayardo meets Angela Vicario

    Bayardo meets Angela Vicario, and the two quickly become engaged. Bayardo pays for the wedding to show off his wealth which causes others in the town to become jealous.

  • Bayardo and Angela engagement

    Bayardo and Angela get engaged and the book mentions that the it will take place of the day of the carnival.

  • The wedding night

    On the wedding night, Bayardo finds out that Angela is not a virgin which is a huge deal to everyone. Angela's brothers promised to restore their family's honor and kill the man who did it.

  • Santiago Nasar

    Everyone knew the intentions of the Vicario brothers but nobody took any actions to prevent the murder of Santiago Nasar. Santiago was not aware of the danger he was in which eventually led to him dying.

  • Santiago Nasar Murder

    The murder of Santiago Nasar took place on a Monday morning the day after Angela Vicario and Bayardo San Roman's wedding.

  • The Autopsy

    Right after the death of Santiago Nasar, an autopsy was done to see the cause of death and how it happened.

  • The trial

    The trial of the Vicario brothers takes place and witnesses are called to testify. Even with the murder being the 1st degree the brothers get lightly punished.

  • After the murder

    The murder of Santiago Nasar had an impact on the townspeople as many felt guilty and shameful for not preventing it. Some leave the town, while others stay and try to move on with their lives.

  • Angela's fate

    After the murder of Santiago Nasar, Angela Vicario is forced to marry Bayardo San Roman again despite the fact that he had previously returned her to her family. She reveals how she still has love for him and they leave town together.

  • twins in jail

    The twins are sentenced to three years for the murder of Santiago Nasar.