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Two authors from the same century share two different styles of writing, magical realism and the other realism. In Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral,” this story has something important to say about both religion and stereotypes, and does not hesitate in the least to begin revealing several characteristics of the nameless narrator. Two of the more dominant characteristics are his jealousy and a weakness in his relationship with his wife due to lack of communication. As the story progresses, the narrator makes a couple of realizations which lead to an unexpected ending. These realizations cause the character to change his attitude and therefore be a round character. Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” deals with religion and stereotypes, but Marquez does not represent the religion in a very suitable manner. In addition, human nature is presented as thoughtless, predatory, and unspiritual. Not only do the characters possess little logic or knowledge, they do not have the slightest compassion for the angel, or indeed, for anyone whom they perceive as different. Literally, “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” is a story about a Colombian family visited by a mysterious man with wings. The townspeople pay to visit this man who is encaged in a chicken coop.
Approximate Word count = 789
Approximate Pages = 3.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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