Title: Bless me, Ultima
Description: The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.   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  Chapter summaries and commentaries  Critical essays  Character genealogy chart  Helpful maps  Review questions and suggested essay topics     Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Subjects: Examinations, Literary Criticism, Mexican Americans in literature, Nonfiction, Study guides, American literature, mexican american authors, American literature, history and criticism, 20th century, Fiction, general, New mexico, fiction
People: Rudolfo A. Anaya, Rudolfo A. Anaya Bless me, Ultima