1. Bless Me, Ultima
We perceive how magical realism illuminates his struggle between a belief in the monotheistic God, and beliefs in the pagan gods. ... After Antonio witnessed the murder of Lupito, he ran home and then he realizes that Ultima's owl has been watching him all night long. ... As we learn further in the story, his brothers did follow their destiny of being wondering men, and left home again. ... In the dreams about his brothers, Anaya provides a subtle commentary on the nature of Antonio's identity, and ultimately underscores the book's main theme of moral independence. ... were ...
- Word Count: 1653
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: Undergraduate