"A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings"
Gabriel Garcia Marquez

For each of the following questions, write down detailed and specific answers. Use direct quotations from the story to support your opinions.

1. List at least three examples of magical realism from the story.
2. Do you think the very old man was an angel or not? Explain.
3. How do the villagers treat the "angel"? What does this reveal about them?
4. List a few of the central themes of this story. Is this a children's story? Explain your opinion.