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britsman
britsman
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High School - 10th Grade

In "Bless Me, Ultima," what connotations are attached to the owl?

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Posted by britsman on Thursday November 13, 2008 at 2:05 PM and tagged with bless me, ultima, owl, symbolism, ultima.

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  1. jgomezada
    jgomezada Teacher
    College - Freshman

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    In "Bless Me, Ultima," the owl symbolizes Ultima's soul. It is a benign spirit that accompanies Tony whenever Ultima cannot and warns of trouble to come. To Tony and Ultima's other friends, the owl has a positive connotation: protection, goodness, and wisdom.

    However, the townsfolk see the owl as proof that Ultima is a witch. They believe it to be her familiar, an evil animal that serves its wicked master. To Ultima's enemies, the owl has a negative connotation: evil, witchery, and malevolence.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/bless-me/characters
    http://www.enotes.com/bless-me/summary

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    Posted by jgomezada on Thursday November 13, 2008 at 2:37 PM

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    jackreeves Student
    High School - 12th Grade

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