Contemporary Magical Realism

English IV Q4: Magical Realism

2020-2021

Open Ended

Based on the magical realism art, what do you think some elements of magical realism literature will be?

Magical Realism Defined

• has been used for ages throughout cultures

• 1940s: Alejo Carpentier

• two separate realities

• Latin-American Magical Realists

Magical Realism Elements

• Realistic Setting

• Magical Elements

• Limited Information

• Critique

• Unique Plot Structure

Open Ended

Is magical realism a genre that seems interesting to you? Explain.

Open Ended

Give an example of a movie, show, or book that you are familiar with that you think is magical realism. Briefly explain your reason.

A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

• Gabriel García Márquez

• Originally published: 1968

• Published in English: 1971

"From Where I Come"

• Nana-Essi Casely-Hayford

• writer of Ghanaian descent

• visiting lecturer at one of the Leeds City Colleges

What to Know Before You Read

"From Where I Come"

Setting and Main Characters

• Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

• Zenobia: Narrator

• Aunt Zorani: Zenobia's Aunt

• Zuma: Zorani's son and Zenobia's cousin