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. ... "He had to get very close to realize to see that it was a very old man, lying face down in the mud, who, in spite of his tremendous efforts, couldn't get up, impeded by his enormous wings"(233). We would suspect Pelayo and Elisenda, being a good Christian couple, would take in the old man and care for him. ... Instead they ask the wise old neighbor woman what he is and what they should do with him... T...

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• Grade Level: High School