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ACTIVITY 1: “To Life! The Portrait of the Old Man with Enormous Wings”
Create a visual image that depicts the old man with enormous wings. Remember that this story is a piece of magical realism, so it is possible to view the man as a lost and fallen angel, or a mortal with the qualities of a fallen angel. When you think of this image, what comes to mind?
Is this character a literal angel or a mortal? Explain why you’ve made this decision.
Who or what does this character remind you of?
Quote the text for the character’s physical characterizations.
Quote the text for the character’s non-physical characterizations.
Describe your image of the character in your own words.
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