And Of Clay Are We Created By Isabel Allende

In her 20th century short story “And of Clay Are We Created,” Isabel Allende personifies the volcanic eruption as a destructive opponent, focused on wrecking havoc and devastation. The poor victim, Azucena must endure a relentless attack from the nature beast and she will be the victim of the destructive creature. Allende states “the mountain had awakened again”(Allende 26). The author invokes the daily action of wakening in order to announce the start of the monster’s day and the beginning of his evil path. Subsequently, a newly aroused creature that seems ready to strike threatens Azucena’s life. In addition, Isabel Allende explains, “when a prolonged roar announced the end of the world, and walls of snow broke loose, rolling in an avalanche