Bless Me, Ultima | Topics for Further Study
Research the practice of curandismo (native healing) in the Southwestern United States, and evaluate Anaya’s portrayal of the curandera Ultima.
Discuss the ways in which Anaya uses paired ideas or dualities to develop the themes in Bless Me, Ultima.
Contrast Anaya’s depiction of the Catholic belief system with his portrayal of pagan beliefs (as represented by Ultima and the Golden Carp).
Bless Me, Ultima is told from the point of view of the main character, Antonio, who is a six-yearold boy. In what ways does the use of the...
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