ipl-logo

Religion In Bless Me Ultima

1252 Words6 Pages

When you are young you are taught what is generally right or wrong. You are not given a chance to choose what you believe in since you are only a baby, and cannot fully comprehend the concept of religion. Once you are old enough, you are exposed to the variety of cultures that may fascinate you, and will help influence how you think. The majority of individuals tend to follow their own beliefs when they are well into their adult life, since they were taught to believe what their parents believed in. In Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya, Antonio a young Catholic is left to question his beliefs when a curandera named Ultima exposes him to her own beliefs. Thus introducing Antonio to Ultimas paganistic ways which are causing him to not only explore more of his beliefs, but Antonio is discovering many ideas that go against the Catholic …show more content…

At this age, he is still learning more about being a Catholic. Antonio accompanies Ultima on her walks to gather herbs, while teaching him about the different plants and trees. Ultima has no problem teaching Antonio her beliefs, like her belief of plants having spirits as well telling them why they are being harvested. She knows there will be no serious consequences. In order to help him choose his own path, Ultima shows him that an in individual is not obligated follow every Catholic belief in order to be one. For instance, so many Catholics have adopted the belief of reincarnation and it is not a Catholic belief. Reincarnations is when the soul is reborn into a new body, many people agree that one lifetime is not enough to determine the fate of a human being. When an individual is part of a religious group that does not necessarily mean they must give up their freedom of thought. Such ideas help to express an individual 's characteristic (Stafford). Thus, not only does Antonio learn from Ultima that you can have your own concept, but that it is acceptable to explore other

Show More
Related

  • Summary Of Bless Me Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya

    786 Words  | 4 Pages

    Bless Me, Ultima, written by Rudolfo Anaya is focused on life in the 1940s. During the 1940s, WWII shaped a big impact on the lives of citizens throughout the world, however Anaya does not focus on that fact. As a matter of fact, Rudolfo Anaya’s roots were planted in the New Mexico area, therefore Anaya wrote about the discrepancies amongst the farmers and cowboys, English-speaking and Spanish-speaking denizens, and the Spanish and the Native people. All of the troubles and conflicts epitomized the cultural life in rural New Mexico throughout the 1940s. Bless Me, Ultima is categorized under the Chicano Movement.

    Read More

  • Comparing The Blessings Of Ultima

    498 Words  | 2 Pages

    Ultima is well renown for her abilities and she is constantly asked for help. Though most are rejected by Maria, there are 3 main "blessings" granted by Ultima. Ultima blesses Lucas and removes his curse, removes the curse of Tellez 's house, and she blesses Antonio himself. These blessing play a prevalent role in the story. "You have done evil", [Ultima] sang, "but good is stronger than evil, and what you sought to do will undo you..."

    Read More

  • An Analysis Of Bless Me Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya

    1070 Words  | 5 Pages

    In Rudolfo Anaya’s Bless Me Ultima, the major conflict that Antonio has with the two different paths both sides of his family provide for him make an appearance in his dreams to aid him in determining his destiny and what choices he will make that will influence his future. In one of the first dreams we see from Antonio concerning Lupito’s death, we see him struggling with what his mother wants of him versus what his father does. “we must gather around our father, I heard myself say. His dream is to ride westward in search of new adventure.

    Read More

  • Rhetorical Analysis Of Bless Me Ultima

    702 Words  | 3 Pages

    Rudolfo Anaya is Hispanic-American from New Mexico. He grew up young in a small village then, they later moved to the city. They had a new modern begining in which Rudolfo into somewhat a cholo, while living in New Mexico. “ It is because good is always stronger than evil. Always remember that, Antonio.

    Read More

  • Dreams Of Antonio In Bless Me Ultima

    1297 Words  | 6 Pages

    God claims that Antonio is selfish because he believed that Tenorio deserved to be punished, for his own personal whims. Now there is disorder on the land because people want to drink the blood on the land and Ultima’s, that’s supposed to cure all sins. Antonio's brothers ask him for forgiveness because they have sinned but he tells them that he is not a priest because he has sinned too. As Antonio reaches out to them he is surrounded by the evil Trementina sisters who curse him and he begins to die. An angry crowd that was followed by the sisters, burn down their house killing his mother, his father, and sisters.

    Read More

  • Antonio By Anaya

    332 Words  | 2 Pages

    Luckily, Antonio is an intelligent child, and he should be able to know the difference between what is right and what is wrong when it comes to doing what he wants. Opposing views many claim that Antonio’s father is not seen as a horrible person. One cannot deny that church is for everyone, since some people are atheist and do not believe in God. However, most people go to church on a daily basis so they can become a superior citizen, and it is seen by numerous individuals that going to church is helping them throughout their life because of God.

    Read More

  • Bless Me Ultima Case Study Questions And Answers

    770 Words  | 4 Pages

    1. Tony says the Act of Contrition for Florence because even though he know that he never believed or wouldn’t work he felt that he had to since he had done it for Narciso and Lupito when they were dying. 2. The reason why Vitamin Kid didn’t race tony when he was crossing the bridge was because he was walking with a girl name Ida, who he probably like but wasn’t stated in the book.

    Read More

  • What Is The Theme Of Duality In Bless Me Ultima

    733 Words  | 3 Pages

    Upon asking his father for his opinion on why there is evil in the world Gabriel responds “I think most of the things we call evil are not evil at all; it is just that we don't understand those things and so we call them evil.” (248). The contrasting outlooks of right and wrong reveal the gray areas that exist in life forcing Antonio to reckon with the limitations of absolute truths in morality. An instance is when the children see Florence’s dissent towards the Catholic Church and urge Antonio who was acting as the priest to "Make him kneel and we'll all beat him," Ernie suggested.

    Read More

  • Bless Me Ultima Religion Analysis

    938 Words  | 4 Pages

    In almost any person's life religion is always an internal struggle. Deciding which religion they want to chose and why they want to chose it. For some people it is more difficult than others to chose one, especially if you are already born into one. Anaya’s main character in Bless Me Ultima is going through many tough emotions to figure out what religion is right for him because he is already born into a very religious Christian family. In Rudolfo Anaya's post WWII Chicano novel Bless Me, Ultima Anaya uses the symbol of the Golden Carp to present an alternative from Christianity that Antonio feels he needs.

    Read More

  • In The Time Of The Butterflies Religion Essay

    741 Words  | 3 Pages

    Religion deepens the reader's understanding of what the characters in the book are going through as well as the situation in the Dominican Republic under Trujillo’s 31 year regime. The role of religion in the book In the Time of the Butterflies develops Patrias character. This becomes evident when Patria says, “No one had to tell me to believe in God or to love everything that lives. I did it automatically like a shoot inching its way towards the light,” (44).

    Read More

  • Essay On Bless Me Ultima

    767 Words  | 4 Pages

    He has encountered another god, a pagan god, other than his Catholic God. He learns that there are other gods other than God himself but he learns from this and later becomes a more devout Catholic when he takes catechism classes which starts to solidify his faith in God. Antonio accepts that there are other gods, but he still continues to strengthen his Catholic faith. Another example of religious coming-of-age is his when Antonio has his First Communion. Antonio has his First Communion and believes that when he has taken it he knows the answers to his questions about God.

    Read More

  • Summary Of Bless Me, Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya

    934 Words  | 4 Pages

    Fascinated By What Is / What Is Not Both Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories, by Sandra Cisneros and Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya, render the coming of age theme, one in which a young person experiences a change from childhood to adulthood. These life experiences make one mature. Further, they can make one question faith, love, life or well-being. In the novel, Bless Me, Ultima, the protagonist Antonio’s experiences make him question his faith.

    Read More

  • Summary Of Bless Me, Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya

    1569 Words  | 7 Pages

    Once again, Antonio rethinks his Catholic beliefs after he takes his first Communion but doesn’t feel any different as he did before. He begins to question why there is evil in the world and how forgiveness is possible in a world filled with sin. Tenorio grows more hatred to Ultima when his second daughter falls ill. Antonio witnesses one of his friends, Florence’s death as he drowns in the river. He is sent to stay with the Lunas side of the family to recover from trauma.

    Read More

  • Antonio's Loss Of Innocence In Bless Me, Ultima

    842 Words  | 4 Pages

    A certain loss in Antonio’s life is his late friend , Florence, a classmate sincerely against God. Antonio is saddened and worried about Florence and attempts to let Florence at least believes in something, like the Golden Carp. Before Antonio can introduce Florence to the peaceful pagan god and make him realize that not all gods are powerful and intimidating, Florence dies drowning. After the drowning of Florence, Antonio is forced to question the restriction of Catholicism, once again. Antonio looks in the direction of religion for help as he can feel the innocence fading.

    Read More

  • What Are Antonio's Dreams In Bless Me Ultima

    833 Words  | 4 Pages

    Antonio begged God to forgive Andrew (Antonio’s brother) “Your brother has sinned with the whores, and so I condemn him to hell for eternity!”(Pg.173). Antonio’s demeanor portrayed confusion and fear of why he is the chosen one to save his brothers when he is hopeful for their saving of him. “Oh, I cried, forgive me Lord! I have sinned, I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed.

    Read More

More about Religion In Bless Me Ultima

Open Document