Cristo+Bedoya

|| Cristo Bedoya || || Cristo is a good friend of both the Narrator and Santiago Nasar, and spends the day before the murder with these two men. The next day he tries to warn Santiago about the murder plot when he finds out about it, but is ultimately too late. || || **Cristo: Meaning "bearing christ" is short for Cristóbal which is the spanish version of the Greek name Christopher. Christopher, meaning "he who holds Christ in his heart" or "to carry Christ", is the patron saint of travelers. According to legend, Saint Christopher once carried the young Jesus across a river. It's said that Saint Christopher compared carrying Jesus as carrying the weight of the world. This can be compared to Cristo Bedoya as he travels in search of Santiago and carries the weight of Santiago's life on his shoulders. However, in spite of his efforts, he ultimately fails to warn and protect Santiago Nasar, which leads to Santiago's murder. **Bedoya: ** is a habitational name from a minor place in Santander province in Columbia. This reference to Columbia could relate to the author's heritage as he himself is Columbian.    ** ||
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