Bless Me, Ultima Evaluation

learning many things rather quickly throughout his life. The trials and tribulations that he

faces are not similar to those of a normal childhood. Overall, the book is a major learning

lesson and experience for not only the characters involved, but for the reader as well. The

style and charisma with which it was written envelope the reader in a conglomeration of

feelings and emotions. Bless Me, Ultima has many characteristics that make it such a

well-written and touching story. Among these traits is the truth behind the story, the

affirmativeness that defines the characters, the impact it has on the reader, the books

vitality, and the beauty that is shown through the style and imagery with which it is

The universality that Bless Me, Ultima contains pertains to such issues as death

and restlessness or boredom. An example of the pain and suffering that Antonio has gone

through due to witnessing so many deaths in his life is shown on W-244. He is having a

nightmare after the death of his friend, Florence, when Ultima comforts him and talks to

him about the issue at hand. “The strengthening of a soul, the growing up of a

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Approximate Word count = 1447
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)