1. Bless Me Ultima
When Ultima successfully cures Lucas, Antonio comes to realize that Ultima's spirituality is both valid and separate from the Catholic Church. Antonio's realization that the church does not have the same kind of power as Ultima has suggests to him that no single way of interpreting the world can ever comprehend everything; life requires a commingling of different perspectives, explanations, and beliefs. Part of Ultima's authority in the community and in Antonio's family comes from the fact that even though she is not a member of the Catholic Church, she rigorously follows a...
- Word Count: 3136
- Approx Pages: 13
- Grade Level: Undergraduate