... realism illuminates his struggle between a belief in the monotheistic God, and beliefs in the pagan gods. In Antonio's first encounter with Ultima, we learn how magical realism manifests itself through her extraordinary powers, in particularly, her ability to receive and communicate profound knowledge nonverbally, through her touch, ... as Anaya depicts: "When she came, the beauty of the Ilano unfolded before my eyes The magical time of childhood stood still, and the pulse of ... then he realizes that Ultima's owl has been watching him all night long. The owl represents Ultima's spirit...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate