La vejez como tema en la novelstica de Gabriel Garca Mrquez

In presenting old characters, Garcia
Marquez establishes a new path -full of alternatives,
goals, and opportunities to grow- that makes the readers
aware of the need to include old people in the community in
a respectful manner. This book demonstrates the significant
contributions Garcia Marquez has made in the realistic
portrayal of the problems of the aged. The old characters
help establish a different set of values to aim for,
during old age: joy, independence, and authenticity. Also,
Garcia Marquez supports the idea of establishing loving
relationships with others. Having a sexual life is an idea
that gains importance in Garcia Marquez's writings as he
himself matures and enters old age. Therefore, studying the
use of old characters, the problems accompanying old age
(health issues, the economy, and family troubles), and the
traits that characterize the independent and wise
characters in his work, show how Garcia Marquez has
contributed to improving the conditions of the elderly
through writing. This analysis enables literature scholars,
social workers and historians to acknowledge the problem,
and to seek solutions.