CliffsNotes® on Anaya′s Bless Me, Ultima - Softcover

Martinez, Ruben O.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822002493 ISBN 13: 9780822002499

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1995

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CliffsNotes on Bless Me, Ultima brings to life a search for personal identity in the context of the social changes experienced by Chicanos in New Mexico during the 1940s. Anaya’s story covers a two–year period at the close of World War II and centers on the experiences of a young, but serious boy who is attempting to make sense of the world around him and, at the same time, grappling with the opposing expectations of his parents.

With this study guide, you’ll enter the family life of young Antonio in the Pecos Valley. Insight into the background of author Rudolfo Anaya and a brief history of New Mexico will help illuminate the themes of the novel. Other features that help you study include

• Life and background of the author
• Character analyses of major players
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• Critical essays
• Character genealogy chart
• Helpful maps
• Review questions and suggested essay topics

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0822002493
• ISBN 13: 9780822002499
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 72