onsider the nature of Cuba and Cubaness and socialism and the Spanish language and island life, while also asking us to consider the fact that none of these gainsay the fact that all people are concerned with the large questions of what is the nature of time, how much should fate as opposed to individual initiative concern us, and what may be the meaning and purpose of human existence.
Like other writers who dip their pen into the well of magical realism, GarciaÆs work is a blend of myth, fantasy, symbolism, erudition, popular culture and irony.
The story itself is in some ways simpler than the ones often told through this literary style. GarciaÆs book tells the a matriarch Celia, who equipped with binoculars, is honored to guard the north coast of Cuba. She performs this duty dressed in her best housedress and drop pearl earrings, not seemingly the most appropriate dress for a socialist worker-hero, but Celia believes with a faith that is both deep and yet not uncomplicated in the revolution. She believes that it has helped the people in the past and they must now work for a common good.
Set up in contrast with CeliaÆs calm acceptance of the trade-offs require
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