Both Le Guin’s “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” and Marquez’s “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” explore the roles of faith, martyrdom, and tradition. Using examples from these two works, please answer the following questions in a two to three paragraph response.
- How are the stories similar and/or different in their portrayal of faith?
- How are the stories similar and/or different in their portrayal of martyrdom?
- How are the stories similar and/or different in their portrayal of tradition?
