When you think about love, you probably think about romance, flowers, and Valentine's Day. But in Chronicle of a Death Foretold, love is little more than a bump on the road to respect, money, and a suitable marriage. None of the marriages, except for one where the spouse is already dead, have any love in them—and in this universe that's okay, because marriage and love are two entirely separate things. The characters in this novel are obsessed with sex and virginity, but love? That's a dirty, dirty word.
Questions About Love
- How important is love in Chronicle of a Death Foretold? Does everyone feel the same way about it? Is it considered positive or negative?
- Does Angelo fall in love in Chronicle of a Death Foretold? If so, how did she fall in love? If not, what is she actually feeling? How do you think Bayardo feels about her?
- Are love and sex the same thing in Chronicle of a Death Foretold? Why or why not?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
None of the characters in Chronicle of a Death Foretold are in love.
Love is something that can be bought or learned in Chronicle of a Death Foretold.