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LITERATURE: 100 Years – Subtlety in Symbolism

Posted on October 9, 2005 by susan

Of which Marquez wants nothing to do with.  He prefers to make his intrigueing symbols and metaphors bold and strong.  Remember the indelible crosses of ash on the seventeen sons of Aureliano?  Here’s what they were for: "During the course … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: 100 Years – Symbols of Symbols

Posted on October 2, 2005 by susan

"Then Colonel Aureliano Buendia took down the bar and saw at the door seventeen men of the most varied appearance, of all types and colors, but all with a solitary air that would have been enough to identify them anywhere … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: 100 Years – Symbolism or Suspension of Belief?

Posted on September 21, 2005 by susan

Regardless of method of control, Gabriel Garcia Marquez is writing for the reader to give him/her the most opportunity to create.  As I’ve mentioned, there is little color, and what is offered is intense:  white houses painted blue or red, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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