Bless Me, Ultima Bless Me, Ultima

SymbolismSymbolism

SymbolsSymbols

• Goat path (par.1) : • Journey from old life to new life

• California (par. 3• Opportunity-good life

• Highway (par. 3): • Way out of poverty

Symbols (cont)Symbols (cont)

• Milk and Honey (par. 6)• Easy life; good

• Baskets of Chile & Corn (par.13)• Failure

• Llano (par. 10 & 51)• Father: freedom; mother: failure

Symbols (cont)Symbols (cont)

• Shoes (par. 27 )• School; civilization; following rules;• society

• Bare feet (pg 27)• Childhood freedom; no rules

Fences; railroads (par 51)• Modern life

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• Bad wave of ocean (par. 51)• Influences of civilization

Hot beans & Green Chile (par. 91)• Antonio’s Culture

• Sandwiches Made with Bread (par. 91)• Mainstream Culture