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• Search For Identity Among Conflicting Forces

  Riser has a master’s degree in English literature and teaches high school English. In the following essay, she explores Tony’s search for identity among conflicting forces in Anaya’s story.

• Rudolfo A. Anaya: Criticism

  In the following essay excerpt, the author offers an overview of Anaya's work and career, stating that the "evocative power" of Bless Me, Ultima "lies in the crossweaving of cultural, social, and psychological levels of action to form a seamless, holistic unity."

• Magical Strength in the Human Heart

  In the following essay, Wilson examines Bless Me, Ultima outside of its usual characterization as “The Chicano Novel.”

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1. Bless Me, Ultima: Introduction
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3. Bless Me, Ultima: Rudolfo Anaya Biography
4. Bless Me, Ultima: Characters
5. Bless Me, Ultima: Themes
6. Bless Me, Ultima: Style
7. Bless Me, Ultima: Historical Context
8. Bless Me, Ultima: Critical Overview
9. Bless Me, Ultima: Essays and Criticism
   1. Search For Identity Among Conflicting Forces
   2. Rudolfo A. Anaya: Criticism
   3. Magical Strength in the Human Heart
10. Bless Me, Ultima: Compare and Contrast
11. Bless Me, Ultima: Topics for Further Study
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