"El hijo” – Horacio Quiroga

This study guide for Horacio Quiroga's "El hijo" covers the historical, geographical, societal, and cultural context of the story. It explores the characters (father and son), key literary devices (metafiction, desdoblamiento, stream of consciousness, etc.), and the themes of interpersonal/family relationships and the construction of reality. The guide also includes a plot summary, practice questions, and exam tips for the AP Spanish Literature exam.