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Did Santiago Nasar Really take Angela's Virginity?

Did Santiago Nasar really take Angela’s virginity? Was Angela telling the truth?

Gabriel Garcia Marquez masterfully hides the truth, leaving it to the reader to ascertain whether Angela was really the victim she was claiming to be.
I would have to lay out both the guilt as well as the innocence of Santiago if only to point out that both arguments can actually hold water. Later in the essay, I would give my two cents worth into this argument by revealing what I really think about this matter.
Let us begin by asserting Santiago’s innocence. Throughout this whole episode, as Santiago slowly discovers his impending murder, never once did he show any sign of fright or flight from his imminent plight. “All the many people he ran into after leaving his house…later remembered him as being a little sleepy but in a good mood, and he remarked to all of them in a casual way that it was a very beautiful day.”(p. 2) There was no sign that he was afraid of his would...

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