The Rose
The rose, which Senator Onésimo Sánchez carries to Rosal del Virrey on his suit, symbolizes the inevitability of death. Typically used as a symbol of love, García Márquez turns the image of the rose on…
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The Paper Birds
The paper birds that Senator Onésimo Sánchez’s aides throw into the air during his speech to his constituents symbolize the deceitful nature of politics. During the senator’s speech, when political theater is at its…
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