Anaya’s portrayal of these mystical characteristics shapes Tony’s ascent into manhood. The need for good is represented by the owl, which symbolizes Ultima. The symbolic value of the owl is seen early in the story when Tony calls it “Ultima’s owl”. Tony is aware of the presence of the owl because he “heard the owl cry its warning” before the death of Lupito. This foreshadowing of events occurs throughout the book, and shows the magical powers

Tony believed to belong to the owl / Ultima. Because of these powers Tony’s life is confusing and unstable.

A unique perspective differentiates Tony from the other characters in the story. Once an idea is implanted into his mind, it remains there in his subconscious. Later in the story he even calls the coyotes Tenorio’s -- “He ran to find refuge behind two of his coyotes”. In times of death Tony also mentions the “circling” of hawks. Even if this is just coincidence, Tony finds it important that scavengers be associated to the evil deeds committed. The connection that Tony makes between animals that live off the misfortune of others, and Tenorio, who holds vengeance toward others, is another step towards his realization of the world.

By the end of the book Tony is interested in not which is the right god, rather how he must live his life to satisfy his own beliefs. Anaya uses animals to help Tony ease through the process of maturing, which Tony is forced to do in a short p

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