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Bless Me, Ultima

Bless Me, Ultima. Themes, Motifs, Symbols, Characters. Major Themes. Moral Independence Must come from within No “right” way Morality found through choice , not obedience Morality is doing what is good regardless of the source ( ie . Religion). Major Themes Continued. Identity

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Bless Me, Ultima

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  1. Bless Me, Ultima Themes, Motifs, Symbols, Characters

  2. Major Themes • Moral Independence • Must come from within • No “right” way • Morality found through choice, not obedience • Morality is doing what is good regardless of the source (ie. Religion)

  3. Major Themes Continued • Identity • Like morality , found within • Interdependent with morality (morality=identity) • Struggle with conflicting cultures/religions • Catholicism/ Paganism • Marez/Luna: cowboy/farmer • Anglo vs. Mexican • Florence’s death • Language barriers at school • Embracing this conflict= identity

  4. Major Themes Continued • Innocence/ Coming of Age • Re-evaluating role of “sin” • Knowledge as loss of innocence • Learning/Education • Realization of moral complexity defines Tony’s loss of innocence & true coming of age • Andrew @ Rosie’s • Narcisso • Lupito

  5. Biblical Parallels • Narcisso’s Garden= Eden • Eats “carrot” • Becomes aware (golden carp) • Fisherman • Apostles • Peter

  6. Important Stats. & Characters • Setting • New Mexico • Rural and isolated • 1940’s/WWII • Gabriel & Maria • Marez= sea/Luna= moon • More than they appear • Gabriel: wise, sacrifices for family • Maria: loves fiercely

  7. Characters Continued • Ultima • Mentor/guide • Power comes from her sincere sympathy and understanding of all • Death inevitable • Tony’s friends • Reveal how experience shapes identity • Refrain from judgment

  8. Symbols to Ponder • Bridge • Owl • Golden Carp • Virgen de Guadalupe • Seasons

  9. Rudolfo Anaya • Hispanic • Fascinated with Southwest • Acclaimed as founder of modern Chicano lit. • Promotes the publication of Hispanic authors

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