In Chapter 6 we told of the Colonel's campaign. He was not very successful in his campaign. All 32 of his battles, he is defeated. However, he has 17 children all by different women. Oddly, most of his children die at the celebration of the eldest child's birthday. The Colonel, who survived 14 assassination attempts, is finally captured. Ursula visits him in prison, she feels for her son and tries to get him released. He is sentenced to death by firing squad, but is saved by Jose II. Jose II rides in with a shotgun and shoots his way throw the guards. Setting his brother free he joins the uprising. However he dies mysteriously, leaving his now large family behind.
Theme: It seems to follow the conflict theme of the last chapter.
Magical Realism: The Colonel having 17 children with 17 different women, surviving 14 assassination attempts, and Jose II trying to revive Melquiades.
Charecter Development: Jose II becoming like his father, authoritative figure of the town. Ursula returning to her dominate role. Macondo becoming a war-torn town.
Quotes: "Closed the doors of her house and buried herself alive" Rebeca living in solitude after the death of Jose II
"That way I won’t have the eyes to weep for the shame of having raised a monster." Ursula disowning Jose II during his public punishment.
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