"A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings"

Look at the photo below. Then, in the box below, write a short story telling what you think is occurring in the photo. What do you think is occurring in the photo above? Write a short narrative telling what is happening: Read the following description of Magical Realism. Then, answer the questions below by telling what elements of magical realism you see in the video clips. Magical Realism is a genre of literature that combines real life with magical elements. Although present in all literature, this style is especially popular in South American literature.Every magical realism novel is different, but there are certain things they all include, such as:Realistic setting. All magical realism novels take place in a setting in this world that’s familiar to the reader.Magical elements. From talking objects to dead characters to telepathy, every magical realism story has fantastical elements that do not occur in our world. However, they’re presented as normal within the novel.Limited information. Magical realism authors deliberately leave the magic in their stories unexplained in order to normalize it as much as possible and reinforce that it is part of everyday life.Critique. Authors often use magical realism to offer an implicit critique of society, most notably politics and the elite. The genre grew in popularity in parts of the world like Latin America that were economically oppressed and exploited by Western countries. Magic realist writers used the genre to express their distaste and critique American Imperialism. Big Fish: Magical Realism movie Watch this clip from the film "Big Fish" and then write how it meets the definition of Magical Realism What elements of Magical Realism do you see in the video above? Pan's Labyrinth: Magical Realism Movie Watch the following trailer for the movie Pan's Labyrinthand look for elements of magical realism. What elements of magical realism do you see in the film Pan's Labyrinth? Magical Realism Meets Today's World Although our story "A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings" is a work of Magical Realism, many of the themes and events connect to today. Answer the following questions about the themes and connections in the story. Becoming Famous: Draw a picture or symbol describing how you would feel about becoming famous: The Good and Bad of Being Famous Watch the following video where Will Smith discusses the positives and negatives of being famous. What are some of the negatives of being famous? How do people become famous in our society? Is it different for your generation? Do people like others better if they have more money or fame? Why or why not? What does this say about our society? Be sure to answer all parts of the questions and explain your answer. Based on the information so far, what guesses can you make about the plot of the story?