Chronicle of a Death Foretold Theme of Respect and Reputation

Respect and reputation are part of what makes the world go round. Celebrities and politicians are influential because they have good reputations; their whole careers are based on them. But what about the rest of us? In Chronicle of a Death Foretold, respect is literally a matter of life or death. In a small town where everyone knows everything about everyone, reputation is important, but the people in this town go a little too far to protect their good name and end up with blood on their hands.

1. What actions are assaults to a person's honor in Chronicle of a Death Foretold? How do the different characters react when they feel their honor is threatened? Do they react the same way, or differently?
2. Men can regain their honor in Chronicle of a Death Foretold through violence. Is there any way for women to regain their honor? If so, how?
3. What community has a bad reputation in Chronicle of a Death Foretold? Why is that? Is it legitimate? Why or why not?

Honor is the single most important thing in Chronicle of a Death Foretold.

Reputation is a very subjective and irrational aspect of the community in Chronicle of a Death Foretold.