No One Writes To The Colonel By Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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a first to have died of natural
causes, we can assume that martial law has resulted in the untimely death
of many people. Another example is the death of the Colonel's son, Agustin,
Whom after his death has become the embodiment of the underground. It is
rightly so, being that he was the writer of the "clandestine" papers.

"'Agustin wrote.'
The Colonel observed the deserted street.
'What does he say?'
'The same as always.'
They gave him the clandestine sheet of paper" (p.32)

Martial law has restricted the free flow of ideas; therefore, they have had
to become accustomed to using secrecy. The doctor is part of the
information transfer by passing uncensored news articles to the Colonel.
The government is undoubtedly aware of these happenings, nevertheless it
allows the people some sanctity in them. This fact is evident in the
instance where a soldier that stops the Colonel, does not search him.

Although the oppression is difficult, the Colonel's dignity ...

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