Magical Realism

Magical Realism Short Story Analysis Okay, this assignment is going to be part analysis and part compare/contrast. For our purposes we’re defining magical realism as: A literary strategy that blends the real world with magicaleupernatural elements. The author often exaggerates the magical elements but, to the people in the story, the magic seems commonplace or at least not worthy of amazement. The strategy allows the author and reader to look at issues and situations in new critical ways. Okay, here’s the deal. . ..you must get to at least 400 words for proficient/advanced. 300 for basic. Full rubric below. Here’s are the questions: 1. What makes both of these stories examples of magical realism? Give at least two examples, with quotations, from each story. How are the stories similar/different in terms of these magical realism characteristics? Realistic elements (recognizable characters, believable dialogue, true-to-life settings) Magical elements (bizarre or impossible events, and/or characters with supernatural abilities). People act as if these elements are at least somewhat normal. C) Humor and/or exaggeration of people/situations as part of the “magical” elements D) Odd shifts in time/identity (for example, people who are magical, death treated in nonstandard ways, etc.) You have to answer both questions, but you do not have to answer all parts of Question #2.