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Santiago Nasar

maleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 5

Central male protagonist introduced; wakes early, dreams, prepares for bishop's arrival, and owns multiple firearms. Participates in wedding festivities and calculates costs Santiago wakes early, prepares for the bishop’s arrival, interacts with Victoria Guzman and Divina Flor, and leaves his house toward the square before being killed. Autopsy performed on his body reveals detailed injuries and anatomical findings Santiago's final morning actions, interactions with family and townspeople, attempts to warn, his route, and detailed description of his murder.

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