Decisions From The Heart In Rudolfo Anaya's novel Bless Me Ultima, the main character, Tony, is torn between his mother's wish for him to become a priest and his father's wish for him to be a vaquero. ... "I bless you in the name of all that is good and strong and beautiful, Antonio. ... Love life, and if despair enters your heart, look for me in the evenings when the wind is gentle and the owls sing in the hills. ... Ultima's final blessing to Antonio in chapter 22 clarifies bless me, ultima's moral standpoint. ... Ultima was really buried here. ...

• Word Count: 763
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout the novel "Bless Me, Ultima," author Rudolfo Anaya, constantly mentions religion, as the main character Antonio battles for the truth in life. ... The only people protecting him from these terrors include God himself, and Ultima. Throughout the book Antonio sees the mystical powers of Ultima and how it can both help and heal others. Throughout the book people also call Ultima a witch, and accuse her of causing harm to others. With his experiences Antonio begins to question the origins and source of Ultima's power. ...

• Word Count: 978
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School