Are we masters of our own future, or puppets of fate? In Chronicle of a Death Foretold, fate is like an unavoidable force of nature. There is no escape, so the characters believe you might as well accept it. Or at least that's a good way to assuage their guilt. Was Santiago's murder unavoidable? We're not so sure about that, but the characters in Chronicle of a Death Foretold sure think so, and who's to argue with fate?
Questions About Fate and Free Will
- Are there any events in Chronicle of a Death Foretold that are actually unavoidable? If so, what are they?
- Why do you think the characters in Chronicle of a Death Foretold seem to be obsessed with fate and destiny? Are they being honest, or is it an excuse for something else?
- How could the story of Chronicle of a Death Foretold been changed? Who had the power to change the events? Why didn't they?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
The characters in Chronicle of a Death Foretold cannot escape their fate.
The characters in Chronicle of a Death Foretold use fate as an excuse to do nothing.