which of the folloeing is not an example of magic realm in the youngest doll?
A. The prawn living in the aunts leg
B. The young doctor selling the doll eyes
C. The smell of fruit from the aunts body
D. The niece turning into the doll
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What is the title and author of this story?
The youngest doll by Rosario Ferré
Sorry, I don't know. I haven't read this story, and apparently it's not available online.
To determine which of the options is not an example of the magic realm in "The Youngest Doll," we can analyze each choice one by one.
A. The prawn living in the aunt's leg: In the magic realism genre, it is not uncommon for fantastical elements to be portrayed as if they were part of everyday reality. Given this, a prawn living in the aunt's leg can be seen as a representation of the magic realm.
B. The young doctor selling the doll eyes: While this choice does involve a doctor selling doll eyes, it does not necessarily imply a magical element. It could be interpreted as a metaphorical representation or as a reflection of the doctor's unethical practices, rather than something supernatural.
C. The smell of fruit from the aunt's body: Similar to the prawn living in the leg, the smell of fruit from the aunt's body can be seen as an example of magical realism. It adds a magical element to the story, blurring the line between reality and fantasy.
D. The niece turning into the doll: This option clearly depicts a transformation from a human being into an inanimate object (a doll). This drastic transformation falls within the realm of magical elements.
Based on this analysis, the option that is not an example of the magic realm in "The Youngest Doll" is option B. The young doctor selling the doll eyes does not inherently possess magical qualities and could be interpreted in more realistic terms.