Antonio experiences his first catechism in this chapter and sees his God with wide eyes.
The priest talks to the children about hell and how people go there. During the time, his friend, Florence, is forced to hold out his arms in the middle of the altar while the sunlight shines of him. He doesn't believe in God, but in this chapter, he is a (you guessed it), Jesus figure...an atheist Jesus figure. Oh the irony.
Monday, December 6, 2010
11. Bless Me Ultima ch 16
The chapters seem to be getting shorter. There must be something juicy in the next few chapters!
By this point, Antonio views God as this unforgiving and uncaring being that only loves those who have received their communion, and instead believes that the Virgin Mary will help him. His thoughts from the beginning of the book where he was absolutely faithful in God to this point is a huge step, especially for an upcoming priest.
By this point, Antonio views God as this unforgiving and uncaring being that only loves those who have received their communion, and instead believes that the Virgin Mary will help him. His thoughts from the beginning of the book where he was absolutely faithful in God to this point is a huge step, especially for an upcoming priest.
10 Bless Me Ultima Ch 15
Antonio sees all 3 of his brothers leave in this chapter. Not only that, but they see his father age right in front of them; symbolizing that his father's dreams were old now and that they are fading along with him. In order to avoid his fate, all 3 of his brothers leave, seeking their own paths.
9. Bless Me Ultima Ch14 part 2
This chapter was really long.
Antonio realizes that he isn't as pure as he thought. He has witnessed the death of a man, an exorcism, and a mob that tried to kill Ultima. While he is trying to become a priest, he realizes that he isn't so pure himself and that his hands have been bloodied. This is one of the more powerful chapters, as a lot happens in such a short time.
Antonio realizes that he isn't as pure as he thought. He has witnessed the death of a man, an exorcism, and a mob that tried to kill Ultima. While he is trying to become a priest, he realizes that he isn't so pure himself and that his hands have been bloodied. This is one of the more powerful chapters, as a lot happens in such a short time.
8. Bless Me Ultima ch 14
Antonio has to perform a play about the birth of Christ and he is left in school with the bad crowd. They are all forced to play roles, Antonio being a shepherd. This is ironic, as the corrupt and misguided people are playing the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph. It may be a symbol of how the Catholic church is corrupted and how Antonio is a shepherd to light the way to the truth.
7. Bless Me Ultima ch 13
This book is powerful, as it not only makes powerful statements about religion; but also about social and moral issues.
When Antonio is on his way to El Puerte, he thinks about the Virgin Mary and God. He comments on how God is like a mad and is so unforgiving and punishes his people severely while the Vigin Mary is forgining and loving and kind. He takes a stand against men and sides with women to be a good god.
When Antonio is on his way to El Puerte, he thinks about the Virgin Mary and God. He comments on how God is like a mad and is so unforgiving and punishes his people severely while the Vigin Mary is forgining and loving and kind. He takes a stand against men and sides with women to be a good god.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
6. Bless Me Ultima ch 12
In this book, the idea that good triumphs evil is evident and strong. we see that in this chapter.
Symbolism is heavy in this book. Tenorio, an evil man who accuses Ultima of being a witch, has his eye gorged out by Ultima's owl. This symbolizes the all seeing, all knowing punishing a sinner, a theme that keeps on re-appearing throughout the novel.
Symbolism is heavy in this book. Tenorio, an evil man who accuses Ultima of being a witch, has his eye gorged out by Ultima's owl. This symbolizes the all seeing, all knowing punishing a sinner, a theme that keeps on re-appearing throughout the novel.
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