What is the definition of comedy in literature?

A type of work with a light humorous tone.

What is the definition of a tragedy?

Works with a serious tone that describe sad events.

What does the stigma of the crucified Christ mean?

It references the 5 stigmata or 5 wounds where Jesus Christ was crucified.

What is the significance of Christmas in Chronicle of a Death Foretold?

Christmas represents a joyous time that will never come.

Who does Santiago Nasar symbolize and why?

Jesus Christ because he died for the sins of the town.

Why was Santiago Nasar not informed of his imminent death?

People in authority failed to take appropriate actions.

What does Santiago's ruined face symbolize?

His forced sacrifice by the town to alleviate the sins present.

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Tragedy vs Comedy COADF

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1
What is the definition of comedy in literature?
A play that deeply moves the audience.
Literature from Shakespearean times.
Informational works on drama.
A type of work with a light humorous tone.
2
What is the definition of a tragedy?
Works with a casual tone that describe sad events.
Works filled with literary devices.
Works with a serious tone that describe sad events.
Works that blend fiction and nonfiction.
3
What does the stigma of the crucified Christ mean?
It references the values of God and the ten commandments.
It references the 5 stigmata or 5 wounds where Jesus Christ was crucified.
It references the teachings of Christ and the verses of the bible.
It references the sacred prayers of monks during holy holidays.
4
What is the significance of Christmas in Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Christmas doesn't represent anything in the book.
Christmas represents the end of all sin in the town.
Christmas represents a joyous time that will never come.
Christmas represents the birth of Santiago Nasar
5
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a firm believer in organized religion.
True
False
6
Who does Santiago Nasar symbolize and why?
God because he is all knowing and powerful.
Jesus Christ because he was kind to all and was capable of miracles.
The corrupt rich because he gets away with many heinous acts.
Jesus Christ because he died for the sins of the town.
7
Why was Santiago Nasar not informed of his imminent death?
Nobody could find Nasar no matter how hard they looked.
Nobody cared and thought Nasar was better of dead.
People in authority failed to take appropriate actions.
He was informed of his imminent death.
8
What are Pedro and Pablo Vicario so hypocritical about?
Trust
Purity
Morality
Friendship
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What does Santiago's ruined face symbolize?
It did not mean anything in particular.
The hate everyone felt toward him.
His forced sacrifice by the town to alleviate the sins present.
The reveal of his true nature as an evil man who had no remorse.

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