Santiago Nasar Allusions

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Nasar’s white linen clothing is similar to Jesus’ white robes he wore before his crucifixion. Jesus and Santiago both wore white on the days of their deaths. Additionally, white is symbolic of innocence, thus, developing a perception of guiltlessness in Santiago Nasar. This symbolism is the first of many religious allusions Marquez uses in his novel. Marquez employs this metaphor to represent the notion that generally memories over time become increasingly distorted from reality. A broken mirror portrays the distorted truth or misconceptions that arise as time progresses. This relates to the murder of Santiago Nasar because each person has varying recollections about the day of his death, such as their disagreement over the weather. Marquez