#9 Magic 8/28 How would you define “magic”? Give some examples. Do you believe in the supernatural or magical? Explain.

Goldfish Elements of magic? Share your double entry

# 10 Magical realism 8/28 Brings both together- magic and fantasy with reality. The surface of the work may be realistic, but contrasting elements invade the realism. Supernatural Myth Dream Fantasy Associated esp. with Latin America Often described in such a way that the mythical occurrences do not seem odd to the characters at all. The characters accept the supernatural incidents as a part of everyday life.

Events don't follow our expectations of “if/then.” Things often happen without an explanation. The question of what is real is at the heart of magical realism. This Implies that our notions of reality are too limited—that reality includes magic, miracles and monsters. Difference between magical realism and science fiction/fantasy: magical realism sets magical events in realistic contexts, thus requiring us to question what is "real," and how we can tell

Magical Realism in Art Rob Gonzalves

Suggests that cultures and countries differ in what they call "real." It is here that magical realism serves its most important function, because it facilitates the inclusion of alternative belief systems. It is no coincidence that magical realism is flourishing in cultures such as Mexico and Colombia, where European and indigenous cultures have mixed, with the result that ancient myths are often just beneath the surface of modernity.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez- grew up on the coast of Columbia Gabriel Garcia Marquez- grew up on the coast of Columbia. Very popular- story written in 1955: “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings.” Julio Cortazar- “House Taken Over”

Another example of Magical Realism Read your story and annotate- either Marquez or Cortazar 1. Summarize the plot of the story. 2. What makes this story an example of magical realism? Refer to your notes and give specific examples from the text. 3. Discuss the diction.. Describe and discuss effect/ impact on the story. Use examples from the story. 4. Discuss the imagery. Describe and discuss effect/ impact on the story. Use examples from the story. 5. Discuss the possible theme/ meaning of the story. Support your ideas.

Reminders Vocab Homework and Quiz tomorrow All six words Allegory Elements of style Parallel structure/ sentence combining Magical realism The Lottery, Goldfish, MR story No textbook needed tomorrow.