I believe “The Handsomest Drowned Man” by Gabriel García Márquez might have been assigned as the first story of the course to immediately immerse us in the intriguing world of magical realism. Starting with a story that blends reality and fantasy in such a captivating manner can ignite our curiosity and set a tone for the entire course, making us eager to explore more of this unique literary style. Additionally, this story’s haunting beauty and thought-provoking themes could encourage us to analyze literature more deeply, fostering critical thinking skills that will be valuable throughout the course. Overall, it seems like an excellent choice to engage and stimulate our interest from the very beginning.
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wow Ahmad, that was a good way to describe this story and the reason behind it being our first reading this semester. I didn’t think of any of those reasons, more along the path of it being a compassionate story. Thank you for this very deep insight, I hope to apply this thinking to many of our future readings.
I like how you framed it, especially the part about the first story transporting us to a realm of magical realism; you’re correct, this story piqued our interest. very compassionate story. I like this original insight.