Although Antonio is only six years old he possesses a questioning mind, a great deal of moral ethics, and an appreciation for the seriousness of life. ... His father is a vaquero who wants Antonio to ride the llano and appreciate the open prairie, while his mother is a daughter of farmers who wants Antonio to become a priest. ... However, Ultima helps him appreciate the beauty of the plains that his father loves so much. ... For example, her explanation that the men of the llano will not kill without reason is an attempt to address Antonio's curiosity regarding the morals of murder. ... M...

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