Small Introduction to Marquez

Marquez is an interesting writer. He resembles Kafka and Camus in his pattern of writing and plot. However he presents his arguments on logic and society in a manner that seems less dark then that of the others. The setting in which the stories take place is also unique, as society in the stories is less what we are used to and more closely resembling the south american societies of today. This still however, doesn't stop the message. Marquez presents his point of view through stories like Tuesday Siesta and Balthazar's Marvelous Afternoon which are foreign in plot and setting, but still completely relatable to the masses. So far Marquez is one of my favorite writers that we have read about this year.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Tuesday Siesta


Tuesday Siesta  -
This story follows the footsteps of a mother and her daughter on a trip to visit the burial site of the recently deceased son. The son had been executed prior for being a thief. They have to deal with the hardships of judgement from many different sources.  

I believe this story is supposed to give the lesson that we shouldn't care about how we are judged by others. The whole story, the women is judged, by the people, and even the priest. However she holds he head high and shows great courage and determination.

Turning point 1 - When the Women tells the priest that she is the mother of the thief that was killed last week. 

Turning point 2 - When the crowd gathers outside the priests home, and wait for the women and the daughter to leave the house. 

Turning point 3 - When the Women and daughter leave even though the crowd poses a threat. 

Quote referring to turning point 3 - 
"Wait until the sun goes down" said the Father
"Thank you" said the women "We will be alright this way"

Quote 2: this one I just liked - 
"God's will is inscrutable" said the Father.
But he said it without much conviction.

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