The climax of the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez is resolved through both a physical and spiritual transformation, which is ultimately effective in allowing for a satisfying conclusion. The physical resolution involves the death of José Arcadio Buendía, which symbolizes the end of an era. His death marks a turning point in the town’s history as it is no longer tied to his memory and his violent nature, thus allowing for its subsequent development and modernization. This change takes place both literally and figuratively as Aureliano “burned all documents that had any relation to [José] Arcadio” (Márquez 387) while Ursula “was transformed into another person…she shed her old age like a rat sheds its fur” (Márquez 389).

The spiritual resolution occurs when Macondo becomes connected to reality after being isolated from the outside world since its founding. This connection is made possible through Remedios Moscote’s dream-like vision—the same one that served as premonition at the beginning of the novel—which allows Melquíades to enter back into Macondo so he can tell Aurèlieno about their familial curse and how it will be broken. By understanding this knowledge, Aurèlieno is able to break free from his perpetual cycle of solitude and allow for new beginnings;he ends up “striking out across unknown terrain…forgetting even his own name” (Márquez 422).

Overall I think this was an effective resolution because it allows us readers to see how far our characters have come while also providing hope for their future prospects – something many were previously unable secure on their own terms Additionally looking broader picture shows great lengths authors gone create interesting story line weaving together elements personal narrative magical realism utilizing such approach makes work relatable yet still maintains sense mystery throughout