Gabriel Marquez was born in Aracataca, Colombia on March 6, 1927. Where he was born took a huge effect on his writing style. Many of Marquez’s characters, settings and events in his work come from when he was young and growing up. He grew under the roof of his grandparents in Aracataca, Colombia. Fernandez writes, “Many of his works have certain elements in common, such as the themes of solitude and violence”. Marquez published the short story in 1955 in Columbia. The culture in Columbia did contribute what Marquez wrote in the short story. In the 1950’s the traditions were diverse due to the massive migrations from almost everywhere. During those times there was discrimination with the immigrants coming to Columbia. There was male and female
