Analyze Craft and Structure uterary Style House Taken over is an example of Magical Realism, a
Werary genre closely associated with some Latin American twentieth-century
authors Magical Realism combines two seemingly contrasting elements:
vanity and fantasy. By introducing supernatural or unreal elements into
carefully obsenved depictions of real life, writers this genre shock and
surprise readers while also providing insightful commentary on human nature
and perceptions. Elements of magical realism include
• Recognizable characters who feel, act, and react in customary ways
• Realistic settings that include ordinary details of everyday life
Fantastic events that coexist with realistic characters and actions
• An accepting or unimpressed narrative tone, or attitude, that presents
fantastic events as logical parts of life
Cortanar balances these elements carefully, creating a unique representation
of a realistic world where dreamlike events can still happen.
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Practice
to support your answers.
Use the chart to record passages from the story that exemplify elements of Magical
Realism. Explain each choice.
MAGICAL REALIST ELEMENT
PASSAGE(S)
EXPLANATION
Recognizable Characters
Realistic Setting and Details
Fantastic Events
Unimpressed Tone