magical-realism - Question and answers

I'm a graduate student working on a thesis about postcolonial narrative techniques. I've read Garcia Marquez and Rushdie, and I understand that magical realism is often tied to postcolonial contexts, but when I compare it to symbolism in works like Kafka's, I get mixed up. I've tried using literary theory guides, but they're too abstract. I need a hands-on approach to identify and analyze these elements in specific passages.

I'm a university student working on a comparative literature project focusing on postcolonial narratives. I've read 'Midnight's Children' and some of Rushdie's other works, but when I analyze the fantastical elements, I often mix up magical realism with surrealism. I've reviewed basic literary definitions online and discussed with peers, but I need a more hands-on approach to apply this in my analysis. My essay requires clear distinctions to avoid misinterpretation.