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- Antonio cries out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” Narciso, Florence, and Lupito tell Antonio that they live only in his dreams.
www.sparknotes.com/lit/ultima/section11/Bless Me, Ultima Veintidós (22) Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes
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Antonio has these thoughts in Chapter 2, after witnessing the death of Lupito. Antonio is horrified by Lupito’s death and burdened by how unnecessary and unjust it feels. He is also troubled by his belief that someday it will be his responsibility to stop similar tragedies from happening.
- Bless Me, Ultima Veintidós (22) Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes
Antonio takes the dying owl to Ultima’s bedside. Ultima...
- Bless Me, Ultima Veintidós (22) Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes
Antonio takes the dying owl to Ultima’s bedside. Ultima explains that her teacher told her to do good works but not to interfere with destiny. Her death and Tenorio’s death are simply the restoration of the original harmony. She tells Antonio that he must burn all of her possessions at sunrise.
Kneeling, Antonio asks Ultima to bless him. She touches his forehead and blesses him in the name of all that is good, strong, and beautiful. She tells him to love life and to look for her in the gentle evening winds when he despairs.
In the novel's first paragraph, Antonio describes Ultima's profound spiritual powers, which affect him as soon as she takes his hand. Through her touch Antonio feels and sees the earth's beauty as he never has before. This description introduces the deep connection Antonio will have with Ultima.
One night Antonio asks about the three dolls on Ultima 's shelf, especially one of them that seems twisted with pain. Ultima won't let Antonio touch them, and she warns him to be careful if he sees Tenorio Trementina .
Jan 9, 2024 · Antonio’s life takes a mystical turn with the arrival of Ultima, an elderly healer with a spiritual owl companion. Having assisted at his birth, Ultima forms a profound bond with Antonio, guiding him through his spiritual and moral dilemmas and teaching him about the universe’s harmony.
Active Themes. Antonio is walking Tenorio suddenly rides up, cursing, and tries to run him over with his horse. Antonio grabs the reins and the horse throws Tenorio, and Antonio flees and hides. Tenorio looks for him in vain, but curses him aloud and hopes Antonio is dead.
