Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges – Characters – Erik Lönnrot

Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges – Characters – Erik Lönnrot

• A concise literary analysis, entirely in Spanish, of the detective Erik Lönnrot in Borges’s short story “La muerte y la brújula” from the collection Ficciones.
• This resource offers a clear and structured examination of Erik Lönnrot as a symbol of pure reason, exploring his obsessive reliance on logic, the irony of his downfall, and Borges’s philosophical reflections on order, chaos, destiny, and the limits of human understanding.

Key features:

• Detailed character profile focusing on Lönnrot’s personality, methods, and symbolic role
• Exploration of central themes: logic vs. chaos, the irony of excessive rationalism, fate and chance
• Analysis of symbolism, hidden meanings, and narrative structure in “La muerte y la brújula”
• Comprehensive conclusion summarising Borges’s philosophical message
• Full answer key provided for all exercises
• Includes an accompanying worksheet with eight varied exercises (true/false, multiple choice, gap-fill, matching, short answers, sequencing, vocabulary, and personal reflection) to reinforce and practise key concepts.