Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 21

This chapter was very sad in my opinion because Florence was the one I could see myself as and he is the one who died. Florence was so young and throughout his life he searched high and low for some sort of hope. He hadn't had a good life, but I really don't think he deserved to die how he did. I really wished that before he died he could have had hope for a better future. Also the fact that the kids didn't do anything until Antonio got there is reckless and irresponsible. This could have been prevented but the kids don't listen and now they have witnessed their dear friend die.

Bless Me Ulima: Chapter 20

During chapter twenty I was not pleased as to why the author did what he did, Antonio is a small child yet that hasn't grown up quickly but thanks to Ultima has seen so many things and has experienced many things beyond his years. I don't understand why Ultima is allowing this when she knows how much Antonio has been affected because of what he has seen. The "spirits" that were there seemed fake and it didn't seem real or important to anything that had happened in the rest of the book.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 19

In this very short chapter I feel bad for Antonio because he is trying to get a deeper understanding about why God has done what he has done, but he receives nothing. Kids now a day don't know much about life or death, religion and culture, this all blurs into one thing for them. Antonio has seen not just one but two people die in front of him, so imagine how much that has affected him. Antonio has seen how the culture at home has influenced his "love" in the Christian religion. I personally believe that Antonio has been through a lot and if this is goods plan then he needs some answers. At least to ease up his mind and give him a better understanding of what is going on.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 18

I really disliked this chapter because of how Antonio and Florence were treated. This brought back memories from long ago when any non-believer in a certain religion would be executed for not thinking the same way. That was the whole reason why Jesus Christ was killed and much like Antonio he faced the danger straight on and didn't look back. Antonio is a very forgiving and open minded person which is very uncommon in the olden age when religion is everything. Now a days open minded people are everywhere and they define themselves as liberals. No child should have to go through a beating for someone else and for believing that you did not sin.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 17

I feel as if the priest was way to harsh when he punished Florence for being late but not Antonio. Florence is a great kid who is really lost because of all the screwed up things that have happened to him in his life and I feel that he is looking for at least an once of hope to cling on too. The priest in my opinion dislikes Florence because he isn't a believer and is just trying to get him to quit catechism. This is sad because the church is supposed to accept everyone and not judge any person differently. If they end up having a non-believer then they want to turn him catholic so they would try to make the experience as great as possible.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 16

This chapter was short and I felt bad for Antonio, because now he is questioning God and his role in peoples lives. I went through the same thing Antonio did in the summer of my freshmen year when my grandfather and favorite aunt died. I had gotten so mad at God because within a week he had taken two of the most important people to me. I went through that and lost my belief in God. Now I just believe that someone is out there watching us and they will meet us when we need them the most. I think that Antonio has been through so much at such a small age that maybe he is supposed to be questioning Gods existence and ways.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 15

This chapter mad me kind of sad because I could understand where the father comes from and how all his sons are leaving him. The dad feels like crap because thinks he caused his son's to want to explore and see new things around the world, when that is something that is in everyone whether they want to admit it or not. The sons I feel are ungrateful and don't appreciate all that their mother and father do for them. I know that if I were to ever leave I would call my mom as often as I could or get a hold f her someway to tell her how I'm doing. I would try to visit when I can, because as much as I don't like the city we live in I appreciate all her and my family have done for me and think they deserve at least to be visited once in a while. Also, I would miss the homemade food and my family a little too much.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 14

Antonio's way of defending Ultima from Ernie and his other friends reminds me of how I am with the people I are about as well. He didn't care that they were his friends and he would look bad in front of them and that is very admiring. I know that many people wouldn't dare confront their friends or go against their wishes. Then, their are other people who could careless what people say and they would defend their friends and people they care about no matter what and these are the people I admire, because it takes courage to do that stuff. I myself could care less what anybody thinks about me, because the few friends I do have like me for who I am and know I will defend them no matter what. Another thing about this chapter that made me think was Antonio's version of the end of the world. I think the world will end some day, be that today or someday in the future, and I believe that all the bad things we are doing and have done are going to be the end of man kind as we know it.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 13

As I read this chapter I couldn't help but think of Antonio as a mother scolding her child when he was telling his uncle Pedro off. Antonio was very disappointed in his uncle for being a coward and his uncle was proud that Antonio stood up for his friend. In a way I think Antonio is much older and wiser than most adults, because of the stuff he dose and how he can make them feel bad for acting like cowards when a boy way younger than them acted like a true hero. This kind of reminds me of how I had to grow up way to fast so I could take car of my mom and I even act way older and smarter than her half the time. Since, I was taught by my grandmother that I could do anything on my own it bugs me at times that my mom needs help to do a lot of things she could do on her own but she's too lazy.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 12

In chapter twelve I was surprised and awed by the fact that Antonio is so young and he stood up to the crazy man (Tenorio). Antonio was scared yet he swallowed back his fear and stood up for someone he cared about and believed in deeply. It reminds me of a friend of mine and myself. My friend stood up for us when we were at competition and some girls were looking at us ugly, and she looked as if she were about to get in a fight. She actually almost did, but we were at the Sheriffs Academy so it wouldn't be wise of her. She had told us before that if anyone messed with her girls they messed with her no matter their size. I am very protective of my flutes in band and if I see anyone even looking at them ugly I start to get angry and have  honestly started stuff. This is what being in a family or caring for someone means, to me it means that you would risk anything to defend and stand up for who you care about. in other words you will stick up for them no matter what.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 11

As Antonio learns about the new religion involving the golden carp and all that entails he reminds me of myself and how I compare the religion I grew up with to the many different religons I have learned. I actually now to this day have no actual religion, because I liked different parts to many different religons and made my own. I am happy even though my mother seems disappointed and confused with my new thoughts about life. I feel as if Antonio will soon go against his religion because he is questioning his and finding out others that seem true in their own way. I actually think that he likes Ultima's healer stuff and will end up being a healer himself.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 10

The relationship between Antonio and Ultima reminds me of the relationship I have with my grandma. The way that Ultima believes in Antonio and has so much hope in him reminds me of how my grandma always tells me that I'm going to the best at what I do because she believes in me that much. I also feel like Antonio looks up to Ultima and tries to follow in her footsteps. I don't follow in my grandmothers footsteps but I admire her strength, courage, and fearless.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 9

As I read chapter nine of "Bless Me Ultima " I couldn't help but feel happy and proud for Antonio because he has learned so much and he's was given a great opportunity. He is very smart and unlike many kids his only focus in school is to learn and get better each day. It's pretty sad that he still doesn't feel comfortable at school. His friend Samuel is like the Buddha in their group and that's pretty cool because he probably gives amazing advice. The fish story that they told reminds me of a story about something the Greek or Roman gods and goddesses did, but I can't really put my finger on which one.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 8

In chapter eight of "Bless Me Ultima" I couldn't help but feel bad for Tony because his brothers had just came back from war and they want to leave again. The reason why they want to leave is reasonable, but it still hurts mostly since he looks up to them so much. I remember when my favourite cousin moved to Dallas, I was devastated. My cousin and I were joined to the hip and did practically everything together. After she left we visited Dallas all the time and each time when I had to say bye I cried and so did she. Eventually after many years I don't even feel sadness for seeing her leave because we don't have a strong relationship anymore. I'm scared that when Tony's brothers leave he will end up losing the relationship he has with them as the years pass.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 7

I couldn't help but feel overjoyed for the family during the seventh chapter of "Bless Me Ultima" because their children are finally home with them. I have a couple family members in the military and I have seen it first hand that it takes a toll on the family. The person who leaves as well gets changed, it might me for the best or for the worst, because they have seen death and mayhem all around them first hand. That can take a toll on some people. I also love how the mother was telling them to pray, kept crying, and asking questions. Every single parent loves their children and don't want any harm to come to them, some might even go as far as to say that they rather something happen to them than their children.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 6

During chapter six of "Bless Me Ultima" I couldn't help but feel bad for Antonio. Yea, he was different from the other kids, but imagine not knowing why all these kids are laughing at you. Antonio was already really nervous as it was and the fact that these really stupid kids started laughing at him did not help. It reminds me of how they used to separate the kids who new Spanish from the kids who knew English until the 5th grade. They waited until the kids knew more English and for them to feel as comfortable as possible and that still kind of didn't work out so well.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 5

As I read the short chapter five of "Bless Me Ultima" I couldn't help but feel overjoyed for the family. I thought about whenever my family is able to take a trip anywhere because we don't take many trips since our schedules don't match and I'm always busy with something. My mom is always happy, excited, and even tries to make each moment as good as it can be. The fact that the Luna's seem so close together has me in awe because many families doubt even talk now a day.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 4

Chapter four of "Bless Me Ultima" was pretty simple and sweet. I think Ultima is teaching her ways to Antonio because she knows that she will be leaving this world soon. Antonio is like her apprentice and is very  attentive and questioning. He is dedicated to knowing about the herbs and stuff, because of that I have a feeling that he will not be a priest but the next healer. The fact that they will leave soon for the Luna's to get the produce is kinda cool because in most families once you leave you get nothing but they still give their part to everybody who deserves a part. I wonder how disappointed each side of the family will be when Antonio finds what he will do for the rest of his life. 

 

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 3

As I read chapter three of "Bless Me Ultima" I couldn't help but feel sorry for Antonio because it seems as if even before he thinks about what he wants to do with his life, his mom has already decided for him. With the events that had happened in the chapter before, I'm suprised that Antonio is only worried about the fact that his father and the other men might go to hell. Antonio reminds me of a five year old that is always asking questions, and sometimes that's not all a bad thing. Then there are his new found friends that he made. They seem pretty loyal and could cheer you up when your in a bad mood. I'm happy for Antonio because I dint think he had many friends around his age before.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 2

Meanwhile I read the second chapter of "Bless Me Ultima" I couldn't help but feel awe and frightened for Antonio. I was frightened that he would be caught as the lights roamed around looking for Lupito, I was frightened that he would get hurt as the bullets were being aimed at Lupito, I was frightened that he would be scared for seeing a man die in front of his eyes, I was frightened that he would have nightmares about the incident and the crazy look Lupito held in his eyes, and I was in of the actions the men took. That might seem weird but the fact that they fought for a person they considered family, that was astonishing. Many people don't really have your back yet these men were so loyal that they would sin for a friend. To me that is real loyalty and commitment and you should be in awe that people could be like this.

Bless Me Ultima: Chapter 1

As I read chapter one in "Bless Me Ultima" all I could think about was that I felt bad for Antonio's father because he could do what he loved because he had to follow his wife's wishes. The fact that Antonio's mother and father are so different and can't respect that about each other is a sad sight and makes me wonder how they were able to fall in love. They should accept each others differences because they are one now, yet they don't and bash each others families.