7.2 Analysis of "No oyes ladrar los perros" by Juan Rulfo

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    • Who was Juan Rulfo and what literary movement was he a key figure in?
      Mexican writer, Latin American Boom
    • The Latin American Boom included authors like Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende, known for Magical Realism.
    • Juan Rulfo's "Pedro Páramo" focuses on rural Mexico and uses innovative narrative techniques.
    • What is the title of Gabriel García Márquez's most famous work?
      "One Hundred Years of Solitude"
    • Match the author with their notable work:
      Juan Rulfo ↔️ "Pedro Páramo"
      Gabriel García Márquez ↔️ "One Hundred Years of Solitude"
      Isabel Allende ↔️ "The House of the Spirits"
    • Rulfo's "No oyes ladrar los perros" explores themes of family, identity, and the Mexican countryside.
    • "No oyes ladrar los perros" is set in post-Revolution Mexico and highlights unresolved societal issues.
    • What economic condition is central to the story, reflecting the struggles of rural populations?
      Poverty
    • The strained relationship between father and son in "No oyes ladrar los perros" mirrors societal conflicts.
    • Which literary movement is associated with authors like Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende?
      Magical Realism
    • Rulfo's "No oyes ladrar los perros" explores themes of family, identity, and the Mexican countryside
    • After which historical event is "No oyes ladrar los perros" set?
      Mexican Revolution
    • The rural setting of Jalisco in "No oyes ladrar los perros" emphasizes marginalization and hardship.
    • Who are two authors associated with the Latin American Boom who are known for Magical Realism?
      Gabriel García Márquez and Isabel Allende
    • Juan Rulfo's notable work, "Pedro Páramo," features an innovative narrative and a focus on rural Mexico
    • What narrative technique does Rulfo use in "No oyes ladrar los perros" to reflect the Latin American Boom's focus on regional identity?
      Non-linear narrative
    • "No oyes ladrar los perros" highlights unresolved societal issues in post-revolution Mexico.
    • The marginalization and hardship in "No oyes ladrar los perros" are emphasized by its setting in rural Jalisco
    • Which central theme in "No oyes ladrar los perros" reflects the economic struggles of rural populations?
      Poverty
    • Arrange the following themes in "No oyes ladrar los perros" based on their significance in the narrative:
      1️⃣ Family Duty
      2️⃣ Resilience
      3️⃣ Redemption
    • The rural setting of "No oyes ladrar los perros" represents isolation and struggle
    • The dogs barking in "No oyes ladrar los perros" symbolize closeness to salvation.
    • What is Juan Rulfo's role in the Latin American Boom?
      Central figure
    • Match each Latin American Boom author with their notable work and style:
      Juan Rulfo ↔️ "Pedro Páramo," innovative narrative
      Gabriel García Márquez ↔️ "One Hundred Years of Solitude," Magical Realism
      Isabel Allende ↔️ "The House of the Spirits," Magical Realism, historical fiction
    • What unresolved societal issues in post-revolution Mexico are reflected in "No oyes ladrar los perros"?
      Poverty and inequality
    • "No oyes ladrar los perros" explores profound themes of resilience, redemption, and family duty.
    • Arrange the following themes in "No oyes ladrar los perros" based on their progression in the narrative:
      1️⃣ Resilience
      2️⃣ Family Duty
      3️⃣ Redemption
    • What are some unresolved societal issues mentioned in the context of rural Jalisco?
      Economic disparity
    • Poverty in rural Jalisco results in struggles for survival and limited opportunities
    • Strained family relationships in rural Jalisco reflect broader societal tensions.
    • What does the image of the father carrying his son illustrate about rural Jalisco in "No oyes ladrar los perros"?
      Enduring poverty and family duty
    • "No oyes ladrar los perros" explores themes of resilience, redemption, and family duty
    • Match each theme with its description:
      Resilience ↔️ The father's perseverance despite resentment
      Redemption ↔️ Ignacio's potential for change
      Family Duty ↔️ The obligation to care for family members
    • The father's unwavering determination to carry Ignacio despite their strained relationship highlights his resilience and family duty.
    • What are the central characters in "No oyes ladrar los perros"?
      Father and Ignacio
    • The Father in "No oyes ladrar los perros" embodies resilience and his key relationship is strained with Ignacio
    • What does Ignacio symbolize in "No oyes ladrar los perros"?
      Past mistakes
    • The Father's determination to carry Ignacio reflects the unresolved societal tensions of post-revolution Mexico.
    • Which themes are explored in "No oyes ladrar los perros"?
      Resilience, redemption, family duty
    • The father’s resilience in carrying Ignacio, even as he laments his son’s past actions, demonstrates his family duty