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The narrative is set on the in November 1938. It follows the Consul as he descends into a mescal-fueled bender, coinciding with the unexpected return of his estranged wife, Yvonne , who hopes to save their marriage. The story is also populated by his half-brother, Hugh , and his friend Jacques Laruelle , both former lovers of Yvonne. Their collective attempts to help Geoffrey fail as he spirals toward a tragic end, ultimately being murdered by local vigilantes and discarded in a ravine. Key Themes & Symbols Under The Volcano by Malcolm Lowry - Triumph Of The Now

is a modernist novel by British author Malcolm Lowry , first published in 1947 . Often cited as one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century, it chronicles the final day in the life of Geoffrey Firmin , an alcoholic former British consul living in the Mexican town of Quauhnahuac (based on Cuernavaca). Plot Overview Under the Volcano