As Leal points out, Flores gives no definition or purpose specifically in his text. Flores does, however, discuss many examples of Magical Realism and recites lines from the works to exemplify how different each work is. This excerpt from Leal is in keeping with the theory of Roh. They agree that one should capture an idea or a feeling beginning with the spirit of that same subject. The characteristics of Magical Realism are much debated.
Reality is usually mixed with a touch of the fantastic.
However, both the reader and the characters in the work accept this odd addition as part of reality. This type of fiction is reality based and provides some relief from reality without being so abstract that it is not easily comprehended. Each work emits an entirely different personality and tone. One in particular involves creating artwork without any use of a model. This method seems very impersonal and cold.