ENGL 1B UCD Very Old Man with Enormous Wings Story Discussion
May 29th, 2022
SHORT ANSWER: “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings”
What is the significance of the old man with wings who falls from the sky to stay with Pelayo and his wife in their chicken coop? What is symbolized by his fall and the crowd that gathers to watch him? Why does the crowd eventually disperse in favor of a spider-girl? What does Marquez want us to think about when the man finally flies back up to the heavens?