Gender Roles In Chronicle Of A Death Foretold

Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, shows cultural aspects in Colombia. Machismo, sexism, and religion is portrayed and deeply cherished by the characters in this novel. Those three character traits stand out the most throughout the novel and play a big role in Colombia’s society. This novel revolves around the murder of Santiago Nasar and his poor decision making that led him to be killed. Nasar’s death wasn’t investigated until 27 years later. The author makes this novel take place during 1951 in a small town and he gives the audience a better understanding of the character’s morality and obsession with maintaining their honor. The events that occur throughout the novel expose the character’s true colors based off their decision making. Also, showing their desperateness to keep a certain image, so they aren’t allowing

Machismo, meaning strong masculine pride is highly normalized in Colombia’s society in Chronicle of a Death Foretold. Men were found more dominant than women and considered the superior group. Masculinity was held to such a high expectation and came from every man. If not, the public eye wouldn’t view that man the same. He would be considered less of a man and less dominant opposed to other men. Machismo can be linked with violence, and it also conveys men as womanizers due to that fact that masculinity triumphs over femininity. Machismo also shows honor. In Hispanic culture, the father is the dominate man in the family, meaning he takes charge. If the father were to die, then the son will take control for the family to show honor. In the novel, the Vicario twins find out that their sister has been deflowered before marriage by Santiago Nasar. If a woman loses her virginity before marriage, she is considered less of a woman and “used good”. To take charge, the Vicario twins take it upon themselves