"A Very old Man with Enormous Wings” is a good example of Magical Realism. This story has all the characteristics of Magical Realism, such as having one fantastic element while being reality based, having a deeper meaning, and having no need to justify or explain events or human actions. Gabriel Garcia Marquez does a perfect job of transforming the common and everyday into something very special and magical. I believe that “A very old man …showed first 75 words of 638 total…

…showed last 75 words of 638 total…of the human nature when confronted with the unknown and how superstitious ignorance and religious dogma can prevent the realization of true spirituality. Since their isolated culture breeds ignorance among them and their religion teaches them to be fearful and suspicious, the villagers are unable to by touched by the miracle of having one of God's own among them. Just as would we all if equally affected by isolation and ignorance in our own lives.