1. I read "Bless Me Ultima", Tony is confronted with a new kind of culture. Tony is having a hard time finding respect for his own culture. Tony is not sure about all the things he has been taught and keeps asking if there is more than one source of knowledge.
2. A major theme in Bless Me Ultima is the transition from innocence to experience.Tony wants to understand why bad things happen.
3. The author uses a sad tone. the authors tone to be sad because the author expresses the effect the bullying and meaness had on Antonio and the way it effected his cultural views.
4. One literary element the author uses are dreams. Antonio has many dreams to show the translations of his thoughts. Another literary element used is the use of symbolism. Antonio has those dreams to reflect his growth from innocence to maturity.
1. One example of direct characterization is when the author talks about how Antonio doesn't have respect for his culture. Another example would be his childhood state of mind and how he always asks childish questions. An example of indirect characterization would be when Antonio sees Lupito get shot, Antonio suddenly begins to ask all the right questions. Lastly, Antonio's interest in spending time with Ultima deepens when he realizes she can help him find the answers to his questions.
2. The authors diction changes when it's about Ultima. The diction changes because Ultima has a way of making an impact on the lives around her and the author is able to tell that.
3. Antonio is a dynamic character. Antonio transforms from a young boy into a young man in months of ultimas stay, all due to his determination to find answers to all of his unanswered questions.
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