Chronicle of a Death Foretold Theme of Community

When you think of community, you normally think of close-knit, supportive neighbors and good old traditional values. You probably don't think of collusion to murder. But in Chronicle of a Death Foretold the community is just as culpable, if not more so, in the death of Santiago as the murderers themselves. The town is so small that everyone knows everything about everyone. You would think that would cut down on crime, but instead it seems to enable it.

1. What effect does being a small community have on the actions of the townspeople in Chronicle of a Death Foretold? Could this story have happened in a large city? Why or why not?
2. Who are the most influential people in the town of Chronicle of a Death Foretold? How do they act when they hear about the murder plot? Do you think that have an impact on the actions of the other characters? Why or why not?
3. Do any characters in Chronicle of a Death Foretold go against the status quo of the community? If so, who? What do they do?

The entire community of Chronicle of a Death Foretold is responsible for the death of Santiago Nasar.

The community in Chronicle of a Death Foretold did everything they could to prevent Santiago's death.