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.