Social change from "summary" of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Social change is a constant force in the town of Macondo, sweeping through its streets like a wild wind. From the arrival of the railroad to the rise of banana plantations, the town is constantly evolving and adapting to the changing times. The Buendía family, at the center of it all, bears witness to the ebbs and flows of progress and regression. As the town grows and modernizes, traditional ways of life are challenged and often abandoned in favor of new technologies and ideologies. The Buendía family, once the pillars of Macondo, find themselves struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of change. Their once proud lineage is threatened by the encroaching forces of modernity. Throughout the novel, we see how social change impacts every aspect of life in Macondo. From politics to religion, no aspect of society is left untouched by the winds of progre...
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