What is the relationship between this story and Gabriel's real life? Explain what these things are and why they relate to the story.

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grew up with his grandfather.  His grandfather and his grandfather's community were entrenched
in the old traditions of storytelling, which combined historical events with explanations that
were more religious or supernatural in nature.  This applies to the story because of the nature
of the old man.  The man is not understood by the village because of  his wings, so they
interpret the wings religiously, calling him an angel.  This explanation...