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History's Role in Fiction

In the novels the house on The House on the Lagoon and Mambo Kings, real

historical facts and figures are used to give the stories a sense of realism. The authors of

these novels use small pieces of history to make a realistic setting for their stories. The

authors also use fictional historical events and figures to add personal and emotional

elements to the novels.

The House on the Lagoon is mainly about fictional characters who give personal

accounts of real historical events. The novel begins with Buenadventura's arrival in San

Juan on July 4, 1917; the day Puerto Ricans were granted American citizenship. This day

is the beginning of an endless debate over the nationality of the residents of Puerto Rico.

Politics play a huge role through out the entire novel. The argument over statehood

versus independence or commonwealth results in the destruction of the Mendizabal

family. The Mendizabal's personal......

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