The Ululation of Age Hemingway was once quoted as saying "A man can be destroyed but not defeated."" Many authors have written about this idea in great length. Two examples put forward are both short stories. "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings-, written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and "A Clean, W...
A look at modern religious views: Based on "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" Gabriel Garcia Marquez constructs an intriguing story which includes more than one clear message. ... This is why Marquez chooses the appearance of the Angel, because of the decline in religion the Angel fades. ... Marquez doesn't offer a totally bleak image of lack of faith. ... We can conclude the Marquez has masterfully created a complex, multifaceted story. ... And then we see how Marquez believes religion is tapering off. ...
