On Bless Me Ultima All through this book the main character, Antonio Marez, constantly feels conflicted about his spiritual beliefs. He sees the very disturbing killing of Lupito, and is immediately wondering ... exposed to his Uncle Luca's curse that was put on him by the Trementina sisters, who were brujas (88). Ultima takes Tony with her to cure Lucas. Tony doesn't understand why a priest or God couldn't cure his uncle and Ultima could. Cico then takes Tony to see the golden carp, and he is amazed. Cico tells Tony that the ... Cico also tells Tony that not everyone can see the golden carp, ...

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Antonio's Religious Doubts The most important aspect in the second half of the novel Bless me Ultima is the gradual loss of faith in Antonio. He is at a very young age (3rd grade) but his friends and family look up to him ... in a spiritual relationship with the land and nature. He owes this appreciation of the land and new life from the influences of his mother, his father, and Ultima. Antonio has finally attained almost a harmony regarding his different heritages. He is able to peacefully enjoy the beauty of his land without having to question immorality. Antonio's ... religious faith. The ...

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An element from Bless Me, Ultima I believe merits further discussion is the fascination based around beliefs in curanderismo (folk medicine). The term is almost synonymous with the Hispanic culture. Supernaturalism concerning ... believes that have been modified by society to fit pagan needs. In the case of Bless me Ultima, Catholicism and the ancient religion of the Native Americans certainly played a huge role in the believes the author portrayed. In the story of Bless me Ultima, it struck me to see how so much of Antonio's life was based on such thoughts and believes ... the church were of...

• Word Count: 322
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• Grade Level: High School