COM 7 A06

The novel, Aura, demonstrates magical realism through the use of cyclical time and binaries such as past and present, light and dark, and old and young. The use of light and dark conceals Aura's identity as she and Senora Consueo are one and the same.  The darkness of the house makes it hard for Felipe to come to this distinction.  Senora Consuelo is 109 years old and she seeks out Felipe in hopes of Felipe and Aura to be a couple . This relationship is similar to Senora Consuelo and General Llorente. In fact, later one Felipe finds out that he resembles the late General.