In the month , an earthquake shook Chile , the most powerful billions ever recorded . Dorfman recalls that the quake brought Corral 's people together to rebuild . On top of the quake itself , which had flattened towns and killed thousands , a tsunami had swept our coast , causing even more havoc . He says the society has become much more prosperous and individualistic . Ariel Dorfman says nation 's `` deepest wells '' of solidarity , fellowship can help it rebuild again .
In the month , an earthquake shook Chile , the most powerful billions ever recorded . Dorfman recalls that the quake brought Corral 's people together to rebuild . He says the society has become much more prosperous and individualistic . Ariel Dorfman says nation 's `` deepest wells '' of solidarity , fellowship can help it rebuild again .