Chronicle of a Death Foretold Lesson Plan

What impression does the town have of Bayardo San Roman when he first arrives? Why does the narrator say he "was not a man to be known at first sight"?

The narrator gives much attention to the description of the new arrival. The silver on his bags matches the silver on his belt and boots. He has a thin waist, wears tight trousers, and his thirty years of age are "well-concealed." While the image of his elaborate silver decoration may indicate wealth, the description of Bayardo San Roman alludes to the fact that many do not view him as the stereotypical male within their societal framework. Magdalena Oliver outright states she thought he was homosexual and many in the...