The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World

by

Gabriel Garcia Márquez

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The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World Symbols

Flowers

In “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World,” flowers symbolize the splendor of the drowned man and the possibility of rejuvenation for the town. The description of the village at the beginning of the story…

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