The role of the revolutionary characters in One Hundred Years of Solitude (Gabriel Garcia Marques) and The House of the Spirits. (Isabelle Allende)The history of Latin America is turbulent: different European cultures have imposed themselves on indigenous civilizations, often distorting their identity. Portuguese, for example, is the language of Brazil, due to the colonization that took place. This has resulted in perpetual upheavals combined with social disparity that can lead to a heightened revolutionary mentality, where people seek change for the better. This situation of flux combined with revolutionary events can be seen reflected in the personal lives of the characters seen in both novels; in an attempt to regain some control over their lives, they often seek to challenge or overthrow the forces that control them, which include tradition, family, and the political sphere. An example of this is Pedro Tercero, the young rebel who is willing to speak truth to power, even if it means risking his life. The purpose of these characters' depictions is to embody the conflict present in these stories and to be symbols of change and hope for others, even if they themselves feel the same way is not important. Many of the characters in these novels embrace the idea that revolution is a force for good; they inspire others to overturn what may be perceived as their lot in life, perhaps challenging the old order. The impact of this revolution is that as the situation changes, these different characters have power and can start to make their own decisions and start to change their identity, but not always for the better. Both novels allow revolutionaries to alter the beliefs and opinions of others and become id... middle of paper... spire and are symbols of the alternative lives people can lead. The positive benefits of their work may be undermined by their opposition, but they continue to provide hope, and their impact, however small, provides a lasting legacy that can redeem many people. However, in "One Hundred Years of Solitude", there is no sense of hope, the Buendias' legacy is destroyed, and they are erased from history. Their greatest successes and impacts are forgotten or distorted by others for their own gain, their journey suggests that their attempts to break free as a family and seek to accomplish good, have always been doomed to failure due to the selfish nature of their circumstances and is realized by being forgotten. Works Cited The role of revolutionary characters in One Hundred Years of Solitude (Gabriel Garcia Marques) and The House of the Spirits. (Isabelle Allende)