The main character of the novel Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Santiago Nasar may seem like a victim when he is murdered but in actuality Santiago is a multi layered character with a varied past that includes allegedly attempting to commit rape and treating women like objects. The question is not about the murder itself, but if a character as varied as Santiago is not the innocent victim some think he is.
Santiago Nasar is introduced as the victim of a murder in the first line of Chronicle of a Death Foretold. The novel does not portray Santiago in this light for long as it is quick to establish that he does not hold a favorable opinion among some of those around him. He attempts to take advantage of Divina Flor, an adolescent, when she serves
Santiago Nasar is introduced as the victim of a murder in the first line of Chronicle of a Death Foretold. The novel does not portray Santiago in this light for long as it is quick to establish that he does not hold a favorable opinion among some of those around him. He attempts to take advantage of Divina Flor, an adolescent, when she serves