Bless Me, Ultima - Character A

Want to read the rest of this paper? Join Essayworld today to view this entire essay and over 50,000 other term papers

leads him to order someone to “go get the lifeguard” (239) during the drowning of Florence. At the same time, Tony notices a “red spot on [Florence’s] forehead where he must have hit the edge of the culvert.” (240) Death, to a six year old, is a mystery while religion is accepted just like the letters of the alphabet. However, Tony’s questions of religion and reactions to death reflect a mindset of someone far beyond his age group.
For someone of his age, Antonio has a strong yearning for knowledge. He is “driven by the desire to make [his] the magic of the letters and numbers” (64) and works hard, “eager to learn the secret of the magic.” (76) At school, while others “cry…and wet [their] pants” (58), Antonio spends his time in the corner “writing [his] name over and over.” (58) Even Ultima praises Tony’s willingness to study, saying, “[he] learns as much in one day as most do in a year.” (81) However, Tony’s drive for knowledge is not restricted to books; he also “[seeks] ...

Get instant access to over 50,000 essays. Write better papers. Get better grades. Already a member? Login

CITE THIS PAGE: