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Gabriel García MárquezThe General in His Labyrinth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
In what ways does The General in His Labyrinth interrogate the consequences of colonialism?
The General in His Labyrinth is a historical novel. How does the novel explore the relationship between creative truth and historical fact? Must the narrative always reflect the true historical account to be considered a historical novel?
How does the General's relationship with women evolve over the course of the novel? Does his attitude toward women change as he nears death? Use citations from the text to support your response.
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