The Flies (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Mariano Azuela
- First Published: 1918
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Historical realism
- Time of Work: Early twentieth century
- Setting: Mexico
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism, Historical fiction
- Subjects: Escapes, Revolutions, Betrayal, 1910’s, Human behavior, Corruption, Mexico or Mexicans, Life, philosophy of, Refugees, Satire
- Locales: Mexico
Characters Discussed
General Malacara (mahl-ah-KAH- rah), the highest ranking individual among the throng of former federal officials fleeing the capital by train. Like the other refugees who share the hospital car, he is a social parasite and a self-serving opportunist whose loyalty evaporates when his political faction loses control. His only concerns are escape, survival, and realignment. Because he is the most promising link to the protection of Francisco Villa, once the train is under way, everyone courts his favor. He makes promises of help only in the hope of gaining...
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