Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Omen

When I read the book, it mentioned trees, what do the trees have to do with the omen?

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Trees represent ideas and conflicts in Santiago's life. Consider his vision of the almond tree,

"in a tinfoil airplane and flying through the almond trees without bumping into anything”

Almond trees flower in February so this would meen joy, love, and re-birth.

For a more detailed response, check out the link below. Go to the second paragraph:

http://www.academia.edu/8660096/Symbolism_in_Chronicle_of_a_Death_Foretold

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