Buendía family from "summary" of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
The Buendía family was marked by a sense of isolation, a feeling that they were different from the rest of the world. This feeling of being apart, of being a family unto themselves, was passed down from generation to generation. It was as if they were cursed, destined to live out their lives in solitude. The Buendía family was also characterized by a sense of relentless determination. This determination manifested itself in their pursuit of various endeavors, whether it was founding the town of Macondo or seeking out the mythical city of gold. Despite numerous setbacks and tragedies, the family never wavered in their resolve to achieve their goals. Another defining trait of the Buendía family was their tendency towards obsession. This obsession often took the form of a single-minded pursuit of a particular goal or desire, such as José Arcadio Buendía's quest to discover the mysteries of alchemy or Aureliano Buendía's obsession with deciphering the parchments left behind by Melquíades. This single-minded focus often led to their downfall, as they became consumed by their obsessions to the exclusion of all else. The Buendía family was also marked by a sense of f...
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