Gabriel Garcia Marquez - A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

Gabriel Garcia Marquez - A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

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English

6th - 12th Grade

Easy

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main theme of 'A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings'?

Back

The story explores themes of suffering, prejudice, and the treatment of outsiders.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What genre does 'A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings' belong to?

Back

Magical realism.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is magical realism?

Back

A literary genre where magical elements are blended with realistic settings and events.

4.

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Front

What is the significance of the old man's wings?

Back

They symbolize both his otherness and the way society treats those who are different.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do Pelayo and Elisenda initially perceive the old man?

Back

They think he is a shipwrecked sailor.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the old man's dirty appearance suggest?

Back

It highlights the neglect and mistreatment he faces from the townspeople.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the irony in the old man's characterization as an angel?

Back

Despite being an angel, he is dirty and disheveled, contrasting with typical angelic imagery.

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