Gabriel García Márquez's 'Love in the Time of Cholera' examines the enduring nature of love through the story of Fermina Daza and Florentino Ariza. Set against a backdrop of a cholera-stricken Colombian city, the novel spans decades, showcasing how love evolves with time and survives the trials of societal change and personal growth. The narrative intertwines themes of aging, memory, and the significance of writing in the expression of love.
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"Love in the Time of Cholera" was originally published in Spanish in 1985 and translated into English in 1988
Love
The novel explores the multifaceted nature of love and its enduring power
Time
The novel examines the effects of time on human relationships and the process of aging
Modernization
The novel reflects on the societal transformations due to modernization
Fermina Daza
Fermina is one of the protagonists and her story anchors the exploration of romantic love in the novel
Florentino Ariza
Florentino is the other protagonist and his enduring love for Fermina is a central theme in the novel
Secondary Characters
The novel features a cast of secondary characters who play pivotal roles in the story
The novel explores love in its many forms, from youthful passion to the serene companionship of old age
The novel affirms the idea that true love can endure and even strengthen with the passage of time
The novel meditates on the role of memory in human experience and its connection to enduring love
The novel employs a non-linear narrative to depict the relentless passage of time and its impact on the characters
As the characters age, they undergo both physical and emotional transformations, reflecting the effects of time
The novel suggests that true love can endure and even strengthen as it nears the end of life
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The novel 'Love in the Time of Cholera' was written by Nobel laureate ______ and first published in ______.
Gabriel García Márquez
1985
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Initial encounter of protagonists
Fermina and Florentino meet in 1870s, sparking deep infatuation.
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Fermina's marriage decision
Fermina marries Dr. Juvenal Urbino, a man of high social status.
