Epigraph - Love in the time of cholera Flashcards
Define epigraph
An epigraph is an effective literary tool that some writers utilize to focus the reader towards the theme, purpose or concerns behind the work.
why is the epigraph at the beginning?
in order to offer insight into the motivation behind the artist’s vision.
where is the epigraph from?
generally, it is a brief quotation, song, or poem taken from another piece of literature.
Is the epigraph a direct commentary?
No, it is often not a direct commentary on the work. [dont take it literary].
it is just used to establish a mindset or offer insight into the factors that contributed to the manifestation of the work.
who is Leandro Díaz?
he is a famous composer of vallenato.
what is vallenato?
this is a genre of music that originated in city of Valledupar in northeastern Colombia.
[coincidentally, the same region that serves as the setting for the novel
how did vallenato come about ?
it got it start when cattle-farming minstrels used songs as a means of transmitting news and stories from town to town.
what tone does this epigraph set for the novel?
the epigraph sounds singy songy, thus sets the tone for the story we are about to read.
