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It divides the community due to disagreements about what to do with the body.

It unites the villagers in a collective response, as they work together to care for and identify him.

It causes fear and suspicion among the villagers, leading to isolation.

It is completely ignored by most of the villagers, who are preoccupied with their own problems.

By arguing over who gets to keep his clothes.

By giving him a dignified burial and showing a sense of responsibility and empathy.

By exploiting his body for financial gain.

By forgetting about him as soon as he is buried.

To build a large monument in his honor and continue living as before.

To move away from the village and start new lives elsewhere.

To live more colorful lives, painting houses and planting flowers.

To forget about Esteban and pretend he never existed.

It reinforces the idea that the villagers are at the mercy of nature's unpredictable forces.

It highlights the dangers of exploring new horizons and venturing into the unknown.

It suggests that the unknown can bring about profound change and inspiration, just as Esteban's arrival transforms the village.

It emphasizes the importance of staying within one's comfort zone and avoiding unfamiliar experiences.

A symbol of wealth and prosperity that they desire.

A missing emotional or spiritual element, representing what they were lacking as a community.

A reminder of the dangers of the sea and the forces of nature.

A curse that brings misfortune to their village.

Naturalism

Realism

Magical Realism

Surrealism

A literary genre focused on realistic portrayals of everyday life.

A style that incorporates fantastical elements into a realistic setting.

A form of writing that strictly adheres to historical accuracy.

A narrative technique that emphasizes the bizarre and grotesque.

The villagers quickly forget about him and return to their old ways.

The villagers create new traditions and a more vibrant culture, inspired by Esteban.

The villagers become more superstitious and fearful of the sea.

The villagers decide to isolate themselves from the outside world.

The villagers' initial indifference to the drowned man.

The detailed description of the village's poverty.

The exaggerated size and beauty of the drowned man, leading to transformative inspiration.

The realistic portrayal of the funeral rituals.

It distracts from the serious social issues presented in the story.

It emphasizes the harsh realities of life in a coastal village.

It allows for the exploration of deeper truths about human nature and societal transformation through the extraordinary.

It creates a sense of confusion and disorientation for the reader.