José Arcadio Buendía

José Arcadio Buendía is a central character in Gabriel García Márquez’s novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude." He is the patriarch of the Buendía family and a founder of the town of Macondo. His character embodies curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, often leading him into obsessive and fantastical ventures. His actions set the foundation for the family’s history and the town’s mystical atmosphere. José Arcadio’s complex personality reflects themes of discovery, ambition, and the cyclical nature of history, making him a pivotal figure in understanding the novel’s exploration of reality and myth.