Angela Vicario

Angela Vicario is a key character in Gabriel García Márquez's novel "Chronicle of a Death Foretold." She is depicted as a woman from a traditional Colombian family who faces societal pressure and expectations regarding honor and marriage. After being returned to her family on her wedding night, she feels compelled to protect her family's honor, leading her to accuse Santiago Nasar of deflowering her. This accusation triggers a violent chain of events, ultimately culminating in Santiago's murder. Angela's character explores themes of honor, gender roles, and the complexities of love and societal norms in a patriarchal society.