Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s story “The Most Handsome Drowned Man” narrates the story of a drowned stranger who sweeps up on the shore of a tiny coastland society. The community members take good care of the dead man, with women washing mud from his hair while men embark on a journey to trace the stranger’s whereabouts. Even though the man did not deserve a ceremonial burial, he ended up receiving a proper burial and transformed the community a great deal. The villagers decided to change their village’s name to honor the stranger. The story signifies a major theme: inspiration can come from the most unexpected sources. The primary reason the instructor assigned the story is to boost students’ morale. Regardless of the challenges they might be experiencing, they should not give up their efforts since anything and the most unexpected can make a difference in their lives. Even though Estaban was a stranger, his unique beauty won him the villager’s attention. Likewise, the student should aim at having a distinct trait.
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