House of the Spirits | Topics for Further Study

Read Gabriel García Márquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, to which The House of the Spirits has often been compared, if not accused of imitating. Make a note of the comparisons and the differences between the two works. In an essay, argue whether or not Allende's work is more than just an imitation of García Márquez' s novel. Support your argument with examples.

Research the history of Chile during the administration of Salvador Allende. Create a month-by-month timeline that illustrates the major developments—such as strikes or congressional...

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