Ángela Vicario

Ángela Vicario is a central character in Gabriel García Márquez's novella "Chronicle of a Death Foretold." She is the young woman whose honor is called into question after she is returned to her family on her wedding night, leading to a tragic chain of events. Ángela represents themes of social expectations, gender roles, and the consequences of familial honor in a rigidly traditional society. Her actions and choices spark a cycle of violence, showcasing how personal and societal pressures can profoundly affect individuals' lives and decisions.