Uses of Archetype, Foreshadowing, and Symbolism in One Hundred Years of SolitudeIn all works of world literature, certain passages will have special significance for advancing the plot of that novel. This key passage must provide information about the overall theme of that work through characterization, symbolism, and imagery. In Gabriel García Márquez's novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, the passage selected for commentary uses the literary techniques of archetype, foreshadowing, and symbolism to inform characterization. The concept of consanguineous love is also reinforced in this passage along with the idea of ​​the need for outside influence on a family. These concepts inform the characterization of all characters presented and provide insight into the cyclical nature of the Buendía family's history. From the beginning of the piece, García Márquez demonstrates that outside influences are beginning to impact the Buendía family lineage. Aureliano Secondo and Fernanda del Carpio's newborn son, José Arcadio, is described as having "no sign of Buendía". This shows the family's transition from repeated love affairs involving family members, such as that of early José Arcadio and Rebeca. Furthermore, the newborn's lack of a brand eludes Fernanda's growing power within the family; there is no trace of the traditional Buendía, Úrsula. This idea is further suggested when Fernanda does not hesitate to name him José Arcadio, despite Ursula's doubts. This demonstrates the skill of Ursula, who was the supreme matron of the Buendía family to...... middle of paper ...... their respective names and dressed them in clothes of different colors marked with the initials of each , but when they started off to school they decided to exchange clothes and bracelets and call each other opposite names. Master Melchor Escalona, ​​accustomed to recognizing José Arcadio Segundo by his green shirt, went crazy when he discovered that the latter was wearing Aureliano Segundo's bracelet and that the other nevertheless said his name was Aureliano Segundo despite the fact that he was wearing the white shirt and the bracelet with the name of José Arcadio Secondo. From then on he was never sure who was who. Even when they grew up and life made them different, Ursula continued to wonder if they themselves had not made a mistake at some point in their intricate game of confusion and had not changed forever..