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El coronel no tiene quien le escriba by Gabriel García Márquez – Historical, Social and Cultural Context – Political Censorship and Civil Unrest

A focused resource examining the themes of censorship, repression, and civil discontent in García Márquez’s El coronel no tiene quien le escriba.

This resource explores how the novel reflects the impact of political control and social silence in mid-20th century Colombia, offering insights into broader issues of power, freedom, and injustice.

Key features:

Clear explanation of political censorship and its historical context

Analysis of how repression and civil unrest are portrayed in the novel

Focus on the culture of fear and silence as a form of resistance

Exploration of key characters as symbols of control and marginalisation

Accessible definitions and discussion of central concepts

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.