In the beginning of the novel, Santiago is portrayed as an antagonist by multiple characters along with his actions. ... To begin with is the subtle fact that he named the main character Santiago, deriving from Saint James the Great, which begins the list of holy references and Santiago. Then on page 5 Marquez describes Santiago's outfit, "a shirt and pants of white linen. ... During the autopsy and murder scenes, Marquez use Santiago's injuries to symbolize Jesus Christ. Starting with the murder, Marquez uses the event to is advantage. ...

• Word Count: 847
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School