Describe symbolism in A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 11:56

Last updated by Cat on 15 Apr 04:04

Answered by Cat on 15 Apr 04:04

The old man with the wings is a Christ-figure. He is a symbol of Jesus Christ who comes to save people yet is spurned and humiliated by them.