‘magical realism’ with examples from texts/films

                                                                                             

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-15)

Comparative Literature: Theory and Practice

ASSIGNMENT 

Course Code: MEG-15 

5. Explain ‘magical realism’ with examples from texts/films you have read/seen.

Magical realism is a literary genre that blends magical elements with a realistic setting. It is characterized by a blending of the ordinary and the extraordinary, and often involves the use of magical or supernatural elements in a way that is not overtly fantastical or surreal. In magical realism, the magic is often presented as a matter of fact, and is seamlessly integrated into the narrative. One of the most famous examples of magical realism is Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude." 

The novel tells the story of the Buendia family over the course of several generations, and is set in the fictional town of Macondo. The novel is filled with magical elements, including a woman who ascends into heaven, a boy who is born with the tail of a pig, and a character who lives for over 200 years. However, these elements are presented in a matter-of-fact way, and are seamlessly integrated into the narrative. The novel uses magical realism to explore themes of time, memory, and the cyclical nature of history.

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