Father+Carmen+Amador

__Character's Name:__ Father Carmen Amador

__Role in Novel:__ Father Carmen Amador is the local priest who forgets to warn Santiago about the plot against him. When Clothilde Armenta tells Father Amador about the Vicario’s plan to kill Santiago Nasar, because of the arrival of the Bishop, the Father forgets to warn Santiago. On his way to meet the bishop’s boat, Father Amador walks right by the milk shop where the murderers are waiting. Having forgotten to warn Santiago Nasar about the plot against him, Father Amador feels that the murder is partially his fault. After the murder, since the doctor was absent and Father Amador had a little medical experience, he was ordered by the mayor to perform the autopsy on Santiago.

__Significance of Name:__
 * - Father:** 'Father' in Father Amador's name indicates his title of reverance as the local priest. A father is also a man who exercises paternal care over other people, a paternal protector or providor or a father to the poor which is reflected in Father Amador's helpful and caring ways.


 * - Carmen:** Father Amador's middle name Carmen, which is hardly ever mentioned in the book, is a Medieval Spanish form of the word 'Carmel' influenced by the Latin word carmen 'song'. 'Carmel' has Biblical significance as it is from the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel. In Hebrew, Karmel, meaning 'garden', is a mountain in Isral mentioned in the Old Testament. It was the site of several early Christian monasteries. The name Carmen thus emphasizes Father Amador's religious background due to its many associations with Christianity.


 * - Amador:** Amador contains the Latin root 'ami' meaning 'like' or 'love' in english. Another word associated with 'Amador' is the Spanish word amor, also containing the Latin root 'ami', signifying love. Thus, this name suits Father Amador since it demonstrates his friendly and caring personality towards others.