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El coronel no tiene quien le escriba by Gabriel García Márquez – Historical, Social and Cultural Context – The Bureaucracy of the State

A concise resource examining the role of state bureaucracy in El coronel no tiene quien le escriba as a central theme of political critique and social reflection.

This resource explores how the novel portrays the inefficiency, indifference and dehumanisation of institutional systems in Latin America, with particular focus on the impact of state abandonment on the individual.

Key features:

Historical overview of Colombia’s post-conflict period and political repression

Explanation of how bureaucracy reflects structural failure and neglect

Analysis of the colonel’s experience as a symbol of forgotten citizens

Cultural exploration of dignity, silence and hope in the face of injustice

Clear definitions and contextualised discussion of key concepts

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.