Solitude and Isolation, a Common Theme?

Garcia Marquez has said that everything he has written has been about solitude. In what ways is “Artificial Roses” about solitude and isolation? Has this been a recurring theme in many of the works that you have read in this class? If yes, why do you think that is so? Please share your thoughts along with the specific titles. After you respond to the questions above, please take some time to read through your classmates’ posts and share your thoughts and opinions.