Un viejo que leía novelas de amor - Themes Example

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Theme example for Un viejo que leía novelas de amor by Luis Sepúlveda: reading as refuge, shown in three scenes.

Libisema: 1
The Discovery
Antonio José discovers, already an old man, that he can read. Reading opens a new world for him in a village where almost no one reads.
Libisema: 2
The Magnifying Glass
In his hut, the old man reads slowly with the help of a magnifying glass. For him, reading is a ritual that brings him peace.
Libisema: 3
Reading in the Jungle
During the expedition, he reads aloud to the others. The men don't understand the stories, but for him the novels are still a refuge, even in danger.