Bhagyashree Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 hey guys would you suggest me what are the aspects of geographical setting to look at when writing critical analysis on geographical aspects? I am doing on 'Chronicles of a Death Foretold' by Garcia. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Che Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I don't quite get your question, but you can look at the following things if you want to analyze it in terms of geography.Where and when the novel takes place. Don't just say Colombia but mention the small town. The news are quickly spread in such a small town, and that's one of the reasons for those people not doing anything because they are following the powerful people of the town (the mayor and Father Amador). This wouldn't be possible if they lived in a city, let's say.What are the customs, traditions, and etc at that place and time period. For example: Angela's defloration and her brothers' reaction to that afterwards, i.e. their attempt to gain back her honor, hints a lot about their traditions at that time period.Those are the first things that came into my mind as geographical aspects. I hope they help. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhagyashree Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I don't quite get your question, but you can look at the following things if you want to analyze it in terms of geography.Where and when the novel takes place. Don't just say Colombia but mention the small town. The news are quickly spread in such a small town, and that's one of the reasons for those people not doing anything because they are following the powerful people of the town (the mayor and Father Amador). This wouldn't be possible if they lived in a city, let's say.What are the customs, traditions, and etc at that place and time period. For example: Angela's defloration and her brothers' reaction to that afterwards, i.e. their attempt to gain back her honor, hints a lot about their traditions at that time period.Those are the first things that came into my mind as geographical aspects. I hope they help.I don't quite get your question, but you can look at the following things if you want to analyze it in terms of geography.Where and when the novel takes place. Don't just say Colombia but mention the small town. The news are quickly spread in such a small town, and that's one of the reasons for those people not doing anything because they are following the powerful people of the town (the mayor and Father Amador). This wouldn't be possible if they lived in a city, let's say.What are the customs, traditions, and etc at that place and time period. For example: Angela's defloration and her brothers' reaction to that afterwards, i.e. their attempt to gain back her honor, hints a lot about their traditions at that time period.Those are the first things that came into my mind as geographical aspects. I hope they help.hey first of all thanks about reply but when I present those points to my class they said "are you out of your mind ? Geography means flora and fona of latin america.......don't tell ous abt customs and traditions and people." Actually I do agree with you but they said it comes under sociology.please do suggest something else. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Che Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Oh, I thought you meant the significance of the geographical location. That was my response based on. Sorry for misleading you. Um, I'm actually not familiar with South America and I cannot suggest anything else. I'm just curious. What is the connection between the novel and the Latin American flora, etc? Because we've never considered that in class. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhagyashree Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Oh, I thought you meant the significance of the geographical location. That was my response based on. Sorry for misleading you. Um, I'm actually not familiar with South America and I cannot suggest anything else.I'm just curious. What is the connection between the novel and the Latin American flora, etc? Because we've never considered that in class.Oh, I thought you meant the significance of the geographical location. That was my response based on. Sorry for misleading you. Um, I'm actually not familiar with South America and I cannot suggest anything else.I'm just curious. What is the connection between the novel and the Latin American flora, etc? Because we've never considered that in class.Ok...geographical background of a place means geographical setting which authors chooses to add depth to the action with geographical elements such as rain,wind,open waters......which blends the author's writing. e.g " Perceptions of rain as reflective of perceptions of goodness/evil." Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semantic Satiation Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Well, when we analysed this book last year, we noted that all the characters seemed to have a different perception of the weather on the day of Santiago's death. i.e., "The weather was funereal" whereas others thought it to be lovely.This reflects the inconsistency of the narrative as the author chose to use a chronolgy yet there are references to circular time. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehaikubandit Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 As far as I knew, it was set in a similar place to 100 years of solitude, and was an invented town. They mention some similar characters and events. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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