“In terms of machismo, men have an “expansive and almost uncontrollable” sexual appetite, and it is their right to satisfy that desire in the ways they choose. In contrast, female sexuality is seen as an object over which the male has control. Females are expected to have only one sexual partner, none before or outside of marriage. Machismo sexual behavior is a source of pride for men and must prove their manliness by upholding their sexual dominance. In this way, reputation is one of the driving forces behind machismo” Machismo in the novel is displayed as a religion, having the ability to control fate, is honor, and is masculine pride. Machismo is the religion and philosophy in this novel, how males dominate and females are to be pure.
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This was merely a matter of self respect and image, if he marries Angela, he would be judged and his reputation in society would be ruined. The Vicario brothers murder of Santiago Nasar is also a machismo act for it is an attempt to take back Angela's honor by killing the man who deflowered her. As the pattern or chronicle of events in the novel shows, the severe emphasis on masculine dominance and feminine behaviors almost always leads to injustice in a society. One man's machismo commits another man's, in this case Bayardo’s refusal to accept Angela for her actions leads the Vicarios to kill Santiago without trial, evidence, nor punishment for that it was an act of defending one’s …show more content…
They felt compelled to get revenge on the man who deflowered their dear sister. Because honor is such an essential expectation in the society, no one really questions their actions and thoughts about killing Santiago, not even Father Amador. In fact, he believes the twins are justified and have a clear conscience because “it is a matter of honor.” (49) The twins do not want to kill Santiago, however, they claim that they must do so to preserve and restore their family honor that their sister jeopardized.They got drunk, sharpened their knives and told the entire town their plot to kill Santiago. This led to Santiago’s death right soon after without any surprise, bad feelings and scowls towards the Vicario twins. The twins then surrendered without the slightest bit of guilt because they truly believed they accomplished their quest to restore the family honor. This elucidates how machismo influences the fate of others the death of Santiago. The honor in the community and in Spanish culture is so important. A person with no honor is simply an outcast. Because of this Bayardo never got married, became a drunk and Angela moved
This was merely a matter of self respect and image, if he marries Angela, he would be judged and his reputation in society would be ruined. The Vicario brothers murder of Santiago Nasar is also a machismo act for it is an attempt to take back Angela's honor by killing the man who deflowered her. As the pattern or chronicle of events in the novel shows, the severe emphasis on masculine dominance and feminine behaviors almost always leads to injustice in a society. One man's machismo commits another man's, in this case Bayardo’s refusal to accept Angela for her actions leads the Vicarios to kill Santiago without trial, evidence, nor punishment for that it was an act of defending one’s …show more content…
They felt compelled to get revenge on the man who deflowered their dear sister. Because honor is such an essential expectation in the society, no one really questions their actions and thoughts about killing Santiago, not even Father Amador. In fact, he believes the twins are justified and have a clear conscience because “it is a matter of honor.” (49) The twins do not want to kill Santiago, however, they claim that they must do so to preserve and restore their family honor that their sister jeopardized.They got drunk, sharpened their knives and told the entire town their plot to kill Santiago. This led to Santiago’s death right soon after without any surprise, bad feelings and scowls towards the Vicario twins. The twins then surrendered without the slightest bit of guilt because they truly believed they accomplished their quest to restore the family honor. This elucidates how machismo influences the fate of others the death of Santiago. The honor in the community and in Spanish culture is so important. A person with no honor is simply an outcast. Because of this Bayardo never got married, became a drunk and Angela moved