learning many things rather quickly throughout his life. The trials and tribulations that he

faces are not similar to those of a normal childhood. Overall, the book is a major learning

lesson and experience for not only the characters involved, but for the reader as well. The

style and charisma with which it was written envelope the reader in a conglomeration of

feelings and emotions. Bless Me, Ultima has many characteristics that make it such a

well-written and touching story. Among these traits is the truth behind the story, the

affirmativeness that defines the characters, the impact it has on the reader, the books

vitality, and the beauty that is shown through the style and imagery with which it is

The universality that Bless Me, Ultima contains pertains to such issues as death

and restlessness or boredom. An example of the pain and suffering that Antonio has gone

through due to witnessing so many deaths in his life is shown on W-244. He is having a

nightmare after the death of his friend, Florence, when Ultima comforts him and talks to

him about the issue at hand. "The strengthening of a soul, the growing up of a

controversy in the Marez household is the question of whether Antonio is to become a

beginning of the positive aspects of this book. Those of which are all important factors to

life and gain strength from them.

Why?" (W-196). Lupito is another sad case because of his current state of mind. "The

the story. A similar case in which Antonio must learn from is when he witnesses the

negative element of this book is the reoccurrence of death. Some readers may see it as

men of the town then followed Lupito to the bridge where he was shot and killed in the

farmer and follow the Marez way or become a priest and make his mother proud. "But

Some common words found in the essay are:
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Approximate Word count = 1447
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)