March 6th

For today, you should have a minimum of the first 24 pages of Chronicle read. Secondly, you should have reviewed notes from Magical Realism (Thursday) and have read the links on MR.

1. Today, we will be conducting small group discussions concerning Magical Realism characteristics in "Most Handsomest Drowned Man".

Goal: How are the basic elements (fiction devices) of Magical Realism seen and utilized in "Handsomest Drowned Man"

Discussion questions:

• Compare and contrast the ways in which the children, women, and men react to the drowned man. How do you account for the differences in their reactions?
• What does the drowned man come to symbolize in the village?
• How does the spirit of the village change as a result of their experience with Esteban? 
• It is argued by some philosophers that the key of unlocking human potential is through expansion of the imagination. How does this story support this notion?
• What is Marquez saying about the power of myth in this short story?
• What are the basic everyday occurrences in this story? 
• What are the magical occurrences in this story? Dreamlike qualities?  
• How is time treated in this story?
• What cultural/political message is projected in "Most Handsomest Drowned Man"? 
• How are some of these similar findings seen (tentatively in Chronicle)

2. Last 10 minutes of class, respond on Google Classroom to the following prompt: Through your small group discussion, what have you come to understand about Magical Realism and Marquez's use of it in his literary styling? 

Homework: Up to page 71 in Chronicle for Wednesday. Quiz.

FIRST CHRONICLE IOA will be MARCH 15- 
Group members- Janette F., Ryanne M., Brock W.
Please get secondary material to me by March 10th!

Topic Possibilities: 
1. Catholicism
2. Colombian Wars of Independence
3. Gender roles Latin America
4. Latin American culture (general)
5. Honor Killings