BayardoSanRoman

Although Bayardo is meant to have tanned (or bay coloured) skin, he shares no other physical attributes with that of the horse. Instead, his name implies the mysteriousness of the horse. According to traditions, the horse is still alive yet no one has seen it. People simply accept this tradition in spanish and south american cultures, as the villagers similarly accept Bayardo in the novel. In the novel, Bayardo simply appears one day and nobody knows anything at all about him. Yet hardly anyone questions his authority or trustworthiness - and when Santiago is murdered most of the townspeople view Bayardo as the victim apposed to Angela Vicario or Santiago Nassar. However, since the name originated from literature and although some may choose to believe the myth, the horse probably doesn't exist. The same goes for Bayardo, despite what he tells the villagers they can never know if he's being genuinely honest or not. For instance, prior to the wedding Bayardo goes missing for two hours but nobody ever finds out why he was late or where he was. He is just praised for arriving when he does, no questions asked. Like the story of the horse, the villagers like Bayardo and admire him therefore do not question him. The connection between Bayardo and the horse, Bajardo reveal the peculiarness of Bayardo. His last name **San Roman** is quite unpopular, and doesn't have a direct translation. However, the name does indicate a connection to religion, since its dedicated to St. Roman. Since the name isn't very frequently heard, it's an indicator that Bayardo is quite unique. He is extremely difficult to work out, and many of his actions go unexplained and unquestioned. His last name reveals that he is not a typical man, and combined with his first name Bayardo ultimately contribute to the mystifying character that is Bayardo San Roman. ||
 * **Character’s Name:** || Bayardo San Roman ||
 * **Character’s Role in novel:** || Bayardo San Roman plays a major role in the novel Chronicle of a Death Foretold. The entire plot may have been different if it weren’t for Bayardo San Roman. Although Bayardo is not directly responsible for Santiago’s death, his discovery is the reason for Santiago’s murder. Although Bayardo plays an important role in developing the plot, both the reader and the characters’ in the novel find out very little about him. Bayardo is a mystery; his history and true feelings are never uncovered. However, his personal details seem to matter very little since the women in the village find him charming and attractive. Thus, Bayardo’s role is to first and foremost instigate what occurs in the novel, but also to fuel the confusion and mysterious of the plot line. ||
 * **Significance of name:** || The name **Bayardo** is another spelling of the spanish name Bajardo - the spanish version of the french Bayard. The name actually originates from literature, from the novel //Amadis of Gaul// where a wizard finds a horse in a cave guarded by a dragon. The horse's name is Bajardo, which translates to 'bay colour'. According to Spanish traditions, the horse is still alive - however the horse runs away at the sight of man so that nobody will ever catch him.