1. Magical realism
Goal: to learn the characteristics of the style of magical realism, and to identify & analyze examples of it in literature, art, and film.

2. BUILDING A DEFINITION OF MAGICAL REALISM
Magical Realism – Definition #1
Magical Realism – Definition #2
Magical Realism – Final Definition

7. What is Magical Realism?
As you watch the clip from Edward Scissorhands, come up with your first definition for Magical Realism.
Read “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” and answer the two analysis questions on the next slide.
Revise your definition of Magical Realism – this is your second definition.
Read the excerpt from the academic article provided – use this to come up with your third and final definition.
Check your final definition for Magical Realism with the definition provided.

8. “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
ANALYSIS QUESTIONS:
Identify 3 specific examples of magical realism in the story and explain how each of your examples show a characteristic or theme common to magical realism (refer to the article provided to help with this).
What is the message of this short story? What is Marquez trying to teach or show us through this story?

9. Magical Realism Final Definition:
The term magic realism describes contemporary fiction, usually associated with Latin America, whose narrative blends magical or fantastical elements with reality.
Everyday routines are infused with strangeness, and strange occurrences that happen are met with acceptance.
The purpose of Magical Realism is to bring us fresh presentation of the everyday world we live in. The artist may choose unusual points of view, mysterious juxtapositions (comparisons), or common objects presented in weird ways. However, everything we see is within the realm of the possible within the world it is situated.