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progressively unravel since Antonio’s inconsistency of his beliefs only increased. The golden carp only contributed to this since he had something else to believe in. Since A ntonio was young and was still very open minded, he was not restricted when it came to what he believed in. The introduction of a sacred fish was able to spur more uncertainty with the concept of God. Antonio was curious about the golden carp and wanted to believe in this fish. This conflict put a strain on him and…

One unique, true thing about me is that I own 5 Newfoundlands. I’ve owned a total of 5 in my lifetime. A lot can be learned from owning Newfoundlands. One of them we own now, Hoosier, is the size of a horse! On 2 legs, he would be about 6 feet tall. He’s a Landseer, meaning he’s black and white. We have bred three litters with our dog Saydee. The puppies are not that commonly bred around here, so people from Iowa, Indiana, and even a family from California have come to buy them! They were bred…

Anaya uses the recurring symbol of Antonio’s dreams in order to exemplify the theme of the influence of culture and religion on one’s identity. Bless Me Ultima shows that spirituality comes not from religion, but from wisdom and observation of the land. The antagonist in the book is not always clear, but in the grand scheme of things, evil is the true antagonist of the story. There are times when it seems like God himself is the antagonist. “Everything I believed in was destroyed. A painful…

The theme of Bless Me, Ultima is becoming an adult means a person must make their own decisions. Some examples would be of Antonio making decisions throughout the novel. Antonio starts making decisions like an adult when he decides to go fishing with Samuel afterschool. “I thought of my mother. I always went straight home after school, but today I had something to celebrate. I was growing up and becoming a man and suddenly I realized that I could make decisions” (77). This quote exemplifies how…

The Trinity of Religions Throughout Chicano literature, one sees a constant conflict of religions, with everything from the mythology to folklore to Catholicism taking root deep in Chicano heritage. Rudolfo Anaya sees these religions not as three separate entities, but rather, as three religions that could be combined into one, seeking truth in the heart of man rather than the philosophy of scholars and theologians. In Bless Me, Ultima, Anaya presents aspects of mythology, folklore, and…

Invasive species, also called nature’s invaders, are a species that is not native to the environment it now lives in and is harmful to the ecosystem of that environment. They can be there due to a natural phenomenon, such as a flood, but more likely they were brought there by humans. Therefore, humans play a huge role in creating and controlling invasive species. An invasive species is able to cause the extinction of the native plants and animals, they multiply quickly and take a lot of the…

a grown up carp who lived there, all this "dream thing" was an illusion…

Contradictions such as good vs. evil, the Golden Carp vs. the Christian God, Ultima 's knowledge and methods of learning vs. the Church 's or the school 's way of knowing and learning illustrated in the book reflect how the beliefs and thoughts of the whites differed from that of the indigenous people…

greater uncertainty when the pagan Golden Carp is introduced to him by his peers. This anti-church theme is mirrored by the Marez when his father declares Tony will only gain understanding through living. All of these seemingly impossible puzzle pieces are made to fit snugly through the counsel of Ultima, who serves as a mediator between all opposites in the novel. Ultima astonishingly bonds antithetic the Luna and the Marez, and reveals that God and the Golden Carp can co-exist. Ultima only…

Bryce Vue Mr.Coey English 10 Honors 25 October 2017 Dreams of Change and Growth Rudolfo Anaya’s classical Chicano novel, Bless Me Ultima, describes a six-year-old boy named Antonio setting out on a journey to manhood while also undergoing a search of his identity. The story takes place in the llano of New Mexico with a family of six including Ultima. Antonio, the main character, is placed in godforsaken situations that challenge his beliefs, sense of direction for the future, and…