Narrative Elements In Chronicle Of A Death Foretold

Abstract: Marquez was the most notable genius among many writers who was able to function successfully in many areas of literary fiction writing like short story, short novel and novel. His contribution to world literature is credited with more than ten novels and a hundred short stories. The uniqueness of Chronicle of a Death Foretold has a very important place among the creations of Marquez because there is a mixture of journalism and an outstanding fictitious narration. A good piece of journalism normally develops interest in the very opening and that is abundantly present in most of his novels. The details given in the text in the course of narration carries journalistic style of piling up details throughout the novel based on his close

It was made into a film 1987 by the post neo-realist director Francisco Rosy and the effect of it was milder than the novel. It cannot be denied that this novel is an inevitable creation of twentieth century. The works of Marquez are known for the opening lines. They are very close to poetry and that is one strong reason for the grand success of his writings. In the very first line of his works the tone, quality and the central issue are decided. The lines that follow throughout the novel will slowly release the riddle and story. Minute details of culture, journalistic narration, a prose style that is very dear to Marquez and the special vision of Marquez all mingle together to convert this small novel into an important masterpiece of twentieth century.1 The novel has only five chapters and in such a small novel Marquez introduces more than thirty characters. He is able to create an emotional picture about the main character within three or four lines. His prose style makes things appear as if they are under water and the picture that we see is both clear and unclear. It definitely creates a mysterious atmosphere in the