Antonio‚ the protagonist‚ follows the Campbell’s hero cycle regarding that he portrays a young hero in the novel. His characteristics support him into becoming a successful hero but‚ being the youngest member of the family‚ Tony gets directed to fulfill both his mom and dad’s dreams. As his parents lack understanding of Tony’s internal troubles and impose their religion on him‚ his parents are in a way absent to him. This places more responsibility on his shoulders as he has to take lead in his parents
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time; there was a strong sense of patriotism in America. Women and African Americans became more equal to the white men during this time period of hard work. Women played a very important role in the United States during the war. Below is an image of “Rosie the Riveter”‚ a popular poster that was seen all over the country at the time. The purpose of this message was to convince women to work in the factories while the men were overseas fighting in the military. The American women rose to the challenge
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Or have you ever encountered hardships that made others look at you differently? During those hardships‚ were you determined to endure to the end with the hopes of encouraging the people who watched your situation unfold? Well‚ in the poem “Miss Rosie” by Lucille Clifton‚ it would seem that the character had encountered hardships and was now being looked upon by others. The use of imagery and figurative language‚ as the author shares a piece of Miss Rosie’s life story‚ helps the reader to experience
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Andre Lamar Gibbs 17 August 2015 Q&A (BLESS ME‚ ULTIMA) In the book it stated that a Curandera is a women who knows the herbs and remedies of the ancients‚ an miracle worker who could heal the wounded/sick. Her role in the Pueblo communities of New Mexico is a doctor/healer‚ and they serve their village and the village residents ‚they spread health and also spiritual goodness and well being. Antonio is heavily serious‚ curious and
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34‚ 28‚ 4‚ 65‚ 1‚ 79‚ 52; taking a chance on numbers such as these can change a person’s life forever. The winner of the insurmountable cash prize is not determined by how poverty stricken or destitute one may appear‚ but simply‚ luck of the draw. No one can predict the outcome of the lottery of life; however‚ as a species‚ humans need that faith in the possibility to keep us grounded and sane. In times of such desperation‚ certain extremities can be taken to attain stability. Dependence on seemingly
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In Bless Me‚ Ultima‚ Antonio leaves his childhood behind and seeks to reconcile his conflicting cultural and religious identities. Although Antonio is only six years old at the start of the narrative‚ he already possesses a keenly questioning mind‚ a great deal of moral curiosity‚ and a solemn appreciation for the seriousness of life. Some of his traits are typical of children his age‚ such as his anxiety at leaving his mother to start school. In other ways‚ Antonio is extraordinary. He is much more
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Rachael Journey Ms. Kollen Humanities 5/17/11 Gender Roles in Bless Me‚ Ultima In Bless Me‚ Ultima Antonio understands gender as a very black and white issue. Just as he struggles with the ideas of religion‚ good and evil‚ death‚ and nature. Antonio struggles with how gender affects his life‚ and how he eventually must become a man. The most obvious example of Antonio’s perspective on gender roles comes with his view of the Virgin and God. “God was not always forgiving. He made laws to
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Natalie N. English II Things Have Changed (Bless Me Ultima Final Draft) In Anaya’s Bless Me Ultima‚ Antonio doesn’t see much of a future in becoming a priest or a vaquero as he learns of new cultures and beliefs which contradict his parents’ choice of destiny. With Ultima’s guidance Antonio comes to terms of having an open mind and learns to live with both the new and old beliefs in harmony. Antonio struggles with the thought of becoming a priest as he witnesses Lupitos last
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Bless Me Ultima is the story of how a curandera named Ultima and her owl come to live with the Marez-Luna family in the their small home on a rocky hill in Guadalupe‚ New Mexico during World War II‚ and of how she helps influence and teach the hero of the story‚ young Antonio Marez in the ancient customs of healing and magic. We learn that Ultima was the midwife during Antonio’s birth‚ and that after performing his birth‚ Ultima has a special bond with the boy‚ and this becomes evident
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1. What is the effect of including similarities? What would be the effect if Rosy had included only differences? (186-87) The effect of including similarities between Rosie’s parents is to inform the readers there are more differences than similarities and the similarities which are more physical are less important in regards to what strengthens a relationship. Furthermore‚ this helps identify a better picture of her parent’s influence on Rosy and the rest of her family. If Rosy had only included
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