Gabriel Garcia Marquez's A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

Every day for many people they depend on their eyes to help accomplish daily tasks, which is with our physical vision, such as identifying danger, distinguishing one person from another, following written directions and much more. However, it is easy to recognize that everything grasped with our physical eyes, is not always seen with clarity. Bearing in mind our history of self- knowledge, our life experiences, and what somebody said just minutes ago influences our physical senses in addition to our perception of events. However, clarity of vision goes beyond our understanding of the world; it is possible that it reaches to the depth of emotion, or maybe to the soul. In this story written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the “A Very Old Man with enormous Wings” reveals the distinct differences of visions within each character and groups of people in the story, exposing how people in the world react depending on their clarity of comprehension that goes beyond the physical vision. Presently, cultural cues are filled with suggestions of what deserves value, and how we are to accept and expect it to bring value. In the story the
Since this angel did not look the way they perceived an angel to look or act in responds to their behavior. “Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it” (New American Standard Bible). The neighbors’ lack of insight into spiritual matters of faith, and their short sidedness did not allow them to acknowledge that the very old man deserved compassion they were unable to acknowledge his humanity his possible value to their