I believe that "A very old man with enormous wings" is the angel, who represents the mysterious and unfamiliar elements in life. The angel is not just something supernatural, but also something foreign- someone who stands out in the crowd as being different from the rest of the society.

Here, Marquez shows us the society's the fascination with things that are different and unique. When confronted with the unknown, the society shows rudeness and prejudice. Usually, the people are afraid of what they do not understand. Disgusted by a

Let us consider the possibility that this incredible mysterious being is the catalyst for the family's recovery from the destitution. Before the arrival of the angel Pelayo and Elisenda were just simple, poor family with a dying child. Once the angel is captured-their child recovers; the family uses him for financial gain and recovers from poverty and need. Here Marquez shows us the true human nature. Instead of being grateful and considered they resent and exploit their savior.

Eventually, when the novelty wears off, the people loose the interest in angel, seeking for the new thrills and immediate gratification. Unfortunately, they dismissed the real miracle. Something great and beautiful walked in their lives, but the primitive and narrow-minded society could not possibly accept the unfamiliar.

Even the church, in the face of Father Gonzaga, does not treat him with respect as a messenger from God. Gonzaga states that the angel "ha

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