What thematic connection does this short story have with the televised novel?

Read the short story and answer the following questions giving an anyalsis.

“A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
 Provide a short, one-paragraph summary, one that utilizes the Summary
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 What is the short story about sub-textually? That is, there is the action and
the drama that happens on the surface of the story, but what is this short
story really about? Is it commenting on something or merely reporting on an
angel’s arrival to a seaport town?
 What thematic connection does this short story have with the televised
novel?
 What is the name of the narrator of the short story? Is that ever provided?
 What are the names of the minor characters in the short story and how do
they impact the story?
 Finally, what is your opinion of this short story? Is it readable, enjoyable,
and/or sardonic? “Stupid,” “angels aren’t real,” or “it sucks” is not an
acceptable answer.

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