Blennorhea is the old-fashioned term for gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease caused by gonococcal bacteria that affects the mucous membrane chiefly of the genital and urinary tracts and is characterized by an acute purulent discharge and painful or difficult urination, though women often have no symptoms. (dictionary.com)
The Question and Answer section for Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Birds were the bad omen that foretold Santiago's death.
Machismo-an important part of Chronicle of a Death Foretold-can be seen in the emphasis on male pride in the novel and on the sexual behavior of the male characters. The men take pride in visiting Maria Cervantes's brothel, where they use women...
While Placida is able to explain why she locked the main door, left unlocked, the door would have provided Santiago entrance and safety. Placida also laments that she did not notice the omens in Santiago's dreams.
