Capitalism is a realistic element that is never forgotten. No matter what any writer creates, it will more then likely have at least some kind of capitalistic act entangled into the plot. Pelayo and Elisenda fenced in the yard and began charging five cents admission to view the old man with wings. A great example of how capitalism, being a realistic trait, is normally incorporated with all things. Father Gonzaga is a realistic factor one must take into account.
Religion is for the most part a realistic matter.
Even though religion itself is not proven, or always expectable, the fact remains that most people look towards people of religion for guidance. This being the case Father Gonzaga, who is a man of religion, would be considered a realistic element. The events happening within Gabriel Garcia Marquez's work flow unrestrained over the pages. The past events do not dictate the future events. There is no avalanche effect in Marquez's short novel.