Machismo in One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Latin American countries are known worldwide for their lush rain forests, unique cuisine, extravagant fiestas, and the enormous potential of their human and natural resources. Unfortunately, Latin America's international identity and its people have suffered decades of military dictatorship, oppressive governments, and years of slavery along with the attempted genocide of its indigenous people. These horrifying aspects hae time and time again assaulted Latin America's most prized institution: the family. The cult of machismo has …

…not realize just what their father had done to them. Their father shared in bringing them into the world, and likewise shared in their demise. Cololel Aurelaino Buendia is the personification of fear that chooses to oppress helpless victims: women, children, terrified and powerless populations. He is a ruthless, evil man content with grabbing and keeping power. Due to the Colonel's behaviour, the image of man in these particular societies is a severely tainted one.