They call Antonio "The Inquisitor" because he asks so many questions.
He is called the inquisitor by his family and Ultima.
Antonio asks Ultima to explain why his father's family is so different from his mother's family. Ultima asserts that the differences in the family have to do with their blood: it is in the blood of the Lunas to be quiet like the moon, and it is in the blood of the Lunas to be wild like the ocean.
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An elderly healer endowed with the spiritual power of her ancestors. Ultima is a complex and odd character. Ultima's power is often misunderstood by the community. Many people refer to her as a bruja, or evil witch. Even Antonio is confused about the moral nature of Ultima's power-no one knows if she is truly a witch. Ultima is a firm believer in tolerance and understanding, however, and she teaches Antonio that different belief systems can offer equally valid ways of understanding the world.
lupito the first death antonio witnesses by the bridge
Ultima called Antonio "mi'ijo" which means "my son." The family also referred to Antonio as "Tony." There is no specific nickname mentioned for Way, as he is a minor character in the novel.
He is called the inquisitor by his family and Ultima.
Antonio is about 6 years old when Ultima comes to live with his family.
Ultima becomes a part of the Marez family when Ultima's owl leads her to Gabriel's home during a snowstorm. Ultima saves Antonio's life by using traditional herbal medicine, and she forms a close bond with him and his family. Ultima ultimately becomes Antonio's spiritual guide and mentor, teaching him about healing, nature, and the ways of the spiritual world.
Antonio asks Ultima to explain why his father's family is so different from his mother's family. Ultima asserts that the differences in the family have to do with their blood: it is in the blood of the Lunas to be quiet like the moon, and it is in the blood of the Lunas to be wild like the ocean.
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Antonio was seven in Bless Me, Ultima.
Antonio's mother's name in "Bless Me, Ultima" is Maria Luna.
The villain in the novel "Bless Me, Ultima" is often interpreted as Tenorio, a vengeful and murderous man who holds a grudge against Ultima. Tenorio represents the forces of evil and conflict in the story, seeking to destroy Ultima and Antonio's family.
Antonio stood up to the others and spoke confidently about his beliefs in Ultima's wisdom and healing abilities. He demonstrated through his actions that he respected Ultima and valued her guidance, which earned him the respect of his peers. Ultimately, they saw that teasing Antonio about Ultima was not worth it, and they stopped bothering him.
Tony was not born in the book "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya. The story follows Antonio Marez as he grows up in rural New Mexico during World War II with his family and Ultima, a curandera who plays a significant role in his life. Antonio's birth is not a central focus of the book's plot.
Gabriel Marez, Antonio's father, wanted Antonio to spend the summer with him so he could teach him the ways of the vaquero (cowboy) and pass down the Marez family traditions. Antonio's mother wanted him to spend the summer with her in order to learn and experience the ways of the Luna family.