Madness from "summary" of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Madness, a pervasive theme in the story, manifests itself in various forms throughout the generations of the Buendía family. The characters' descent into madness often parallels the decline of Macondo, the town they inhabit. The novel blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, creating a sense of disorientation that mirrors the characters' state of mind. One of the earliest instances of madness occurs with José Arcadio Buendía, who becomes increasingly obsessed with alchemy and the pursuit of knowledge. His preoccupation with unlocking the secrets of the universe leads him down a path of isolation and detachment from reality. His descent into madness sets the stage for future generations of the Buendía family to inherit this legacy of instability. As the story progresses, we see how madness takes on different forms in the lives of the characters. For instance, Rebeca's uncontrollable urge to eat earth signals a break from rational behavior, while Remedios the Bea...
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