Úrsula Iguarán

Úrsula Iguarán is a central character in Gabriel García Márquez's novel *One Hundred Years of Solitude*. She is the matriarch of the Buendía family, known for her strength, wisdom, and practicality. Úrsula serves as the family's moral compass, striving to maintain stability and tradition amidst the often fantastical events surrounding her family. Her long life symbolizes endurance and the persistent grip of family history. She is deeply concerned with preserving the household’s legacy and navigating the complex, often cyclical patterns of her family's fortunes.