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Gabriel García MárquezThe Handsomest Drowned Man in the World
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1968A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
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Using textual support, identify three literary devices and explore how García Márquez’s use of figurative language shapes the narrative.
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“The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World” alludes to several mythologized figures: Estevanico, Lautaro, and Quetzalcoatl. Conduct research on one of these corresponding myths and write an essay comparing the drowned man to the mythological figure you’ve chosen. How are they similar? How do they differ? Did your research change your understanding of the text?
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