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The effect of social traditions and expectations as seen in "Blood Wedding" by Federico Garcia Lorca and "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The expectations of society play a vital role in the shaping of the characters' lives in Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and in "Blood Wedding" by Federico Garcia Lorca. The code of honour is an essential aspect to the society. For example, if a woman's honour is taken before marriage, the family must seek revenge upon the perpetrator no matter the cost. Another factor of the society's biased mindset is religion. Equally important, economic stability appears to strongly affect the decisions made throughout the novel as well. A comparison of the values upon which the expectations of society are built in both works will show how individuals are compelled to agree with and undertake actions they might not have...
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