Bless Me Ultima

Bless Me Ultima In the book, Bless Me Ultima (New York Warner Books, 1994), Rudolfo A. Anaya tells the story of Antonio Marez. The story takes place in Spanish America on the border between fertile farming lands and the open plains. Antonio is six years old when Ultima, an elderly healer comes to live with his family. At the time of her arrival, Antonio is making a transition from a boy to a young adult. His …

…avoidable process that is not good or bad in itself but a learning experience. I feel that Ultima is the most intriguing character in the novel and made it the great book it is. Bless Me Ultima is a wonderful book dealing with a young boys triumph over difficult situations on the road to self realization. In the end Antonio discovers who he is with the support of his family and most importantly, Ultima.