Angela Vicario is a central character in Gabriel García Márquez's novella, "Chronicle of a Death Foretold." She is portrayed as a young woman from a traditional family in a small town, known for her beauty and strong sense of honor. Angela's life takes a dramatic turn when she is forced to marry Bayardo San Román, a wealthy man, after being publicly shamed for losing her virginity before marriage. Despite her initial reluctance, Angela's character evolves throughout the story. She becomes a symbol of the societal pressures faced by women in her culture. After her marriage, she struggles with her identity and ultimately seeks to reclaim her agency, leading to significant consequences for those around her.