In the book, One Hundred Years of Solitude. During this novel, we read about a family and how, and for generations, they struggle in the town of Macondo. The town is visited by gypsies which creates fantastic elements.
I think my favorite part of this book was the character, Jose Arcadio Buendia, who dedicated much time to solving these mysteries around the island. He was so passionate about his work and leadership that it practically drove him mad.
Jose Arcadio Buendia did not have a moment’s rest. Fascinated by an immediate reality that came to be more fantastic than the universe of his imagination, he lost all interest in the alchemist’s laboratory, put to rest the material that had become attenuated with months of manipulation, and went back to being the enterprising man of earlier days when he had decided upon the layout of the streets and the location of the new houses so that no one would enjoy privileges that everyone did not have.” (pg 42)
I think this quote just proves to show his dedication and leadership that he had established throughout the community.