Márquez writes dark and fantastical tales of humanity with a certain brilliance. This story was atmospheric and heartfelt and sinister and poetic, asking about how societies decide truths, and who is able to challenge them. 

The oppressiveness of twilight filled the world. The Marquis saw the first star in the mauve sky and thought of his daughter, alone in the wretched house, dragging her abused foot through the botched cures of the healer. With his natural modesty he asked, What should I do?