Consider the following statements about the book 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez:
1. The novel employs magical realism to narrate the rise and fall of the Buendia family in the fictional town of Macondo.
2. It presents a linear historical account focused solely on Colombia's political events in the 20th century. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only statement 1 is correct.
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez is a classic example of magical realism, blending ordinary life with supernatural elements to depict the multi-generational story of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. The narrative explores themes of time, memory, and solitude through cyclical events rather than a strict chronological order.
However, the novel does not present a purely linear or factual account of Colombia’s political history. Instead, it symbolically reflects Latin American history and culture, mixing myth, fantasy, and reality. Thus, only Statement 1 is correct.