Aureliano Jose is shaving for the first time by himself. The war has made a major turn for the Liberals. With three Liberals put in to positions of power. Even with upon hearing this news, Colonel Aureliano continues to attack the Conservatives. His son, Aureliano Jose, has fallen in love with Amaranta. After a fellow, stupid officer tells Aureliano Jose that it is acceptable to marry a relative, he leaves the army. When he reaches Macondo he professes his love for Amaranta and ask for her hand in marriage. She refuses, telling him for the curse of the pig's tail.
Ursula is shocked one day when 17 Aureliano's come to her house looking for their father. She is skeptical at first, since all of them are of a different race, but they all have the same "solemn" look in their eyes. Pilar later predicts the death of one of Colonel Aureliano's officers. However, he dies but so does Aureliano Jose. Aureliano Jose was attempting at the time to make babies with a prostitute. Aureliano takes revenge by destroying the city. He takes control of Macondo using brute strength.
Magical Realism: Colonel Aureliano's 17 rainbow children.
Theme: The chapter seems to talk of the past alot. Bringing the subject of incest back and Ursula being powerful again.
Charecter Development: Armaranta knows the story of the pig tail. Aureliano shows his darker side. Ursula seems to be the glue again.
Quotes: "If he follows this path he’ll spend Christmas at the ends of the earth." Ursula fearing for Colonel Aureliano's life.
"Any children will be born with the tail of a pig." Amaranta telling Aureliano Jose of the curse.
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