1. “Uncle Marcos” from The House of Spirits (1985)
by Isabel Allende
Page 139

2. Discussion Is Uncle Marcos dynamic or static? Round or flat? Explain.
He changes after Cousin Antonieta rejects him. How?
At the end, why does Uncle Marcos sail for home?
hopes that his illness will be cured
Impression of Uncle Marcos by the end of the story?
He is not typical– unconventional, and a likeable person
Describe the subject of the story.
a girl’s memories of her uncle
What is the purpose of Uncle Marcos leaving his parrot with Clara before he goes on one of his trips?
To show that Uncle Marcos is fond of his niece, Clara.
Discussion

3. Author’s purpose of having Clara wait for her uncle to come back after everyone else believes his is dead?
To show Clara’s strong affection for her uncle
Author’s purpose in the story of Uncle Marcos’s building an airplane?
To reveal Marco’s character. (Explain.)
Discussion (cont.)