Death from "summary" of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
In Macondo, death was a constant presence, lurking in the shadows and waiting for its moment to strike. It was a force that shaped the lives of the Buendía family, leaving a trail of grief and sorrow in its wake. The people of Macondo had a unique relationship with death, accepting it as a natural part of life and embracing it with a sense of resignation. Death was not always a solemn affair in Macondo; it was often accompanied by strange and fantastical events that blurred the line between the living and the dead. Ghosts roamed the streets, haunting the living with their unfinished business and unresolved desires. The dead often returned to visit their loved ones, offering guidance and comfort from beyond the grave. The Buendía family, in particular, seemed to be cursed by death, with each generation meeting a tragic end. Whether it was suicide, murder, or disease, death followed the Buendías like a shadow, claiming them one by one. The family's history ...
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