Bless Me, Ultima Study Guide
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- Summary
- chapter1
- Novel Summary: Chapter 2
- Novel Summary: Chapter 3
- Novel Summary: Chapter 4
- Novel Summary: Chapter 5
- Novel Summary: Chapter 6
- Novel Summary: Chapter 7
- Novel Summary: Chapter 8
- Novel Summary: Chapter 9
- Novel Summary: Chapter 10
- Novel Summary: Chapter 11
- Novel Summary: Chapter 12
- Novel Summary: Chapter 13
- Novel Summary: Chapter 14
- Novel Summary: Chapter 15
- Novel Summary: Chapter 16
- Novel Summary: Chapter 17
- Novel Summary: Chapter 18
- Novel Summary: Chapter 19
- Novel Summary: Chapter 20
- Novel Summary: Chapter 21
- Novel Summary: Chapter 22
- Character Profiles
- Metaphor Analysis
- Theme Analysis
- Top Ten Quotes
- Biography: Rudolfo A. Anaya
Bless Me, Ultima: Novel Summary: Chapter 17
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Chapter 17
Tony learns his catechism and prepares for his first communion, under the direction of Father Byrnes. Tony hopes that when he takes communion all his questions about the ways of God will be answered. He debates with his friend Florence, who does not believe in God. The discussion make them late for Father Byrnes's class. Florence is punished for being late, but Tony is excused. The priest teaches them about sin and hell, and gives them a vivid picture of what eternity means for those who are damned.
Analysis
The characterization of Florence is developed. As a boy who does not believe in God, he acts as a foil for the highly religious Tony. (A foil is a character who sets off another by contrast.) The seriousness of the discussion between Tony and Florence is followed by Father Byrnes's somber teaching, but the feisty irreverence shown by Bones and Horse provides the reader with some welcome comic moments.
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Bless Me, Ultima Study Guide
Choose to Continue- Bless Me, Ultima
- Summary
- chapter1
- Novel Summary: Chapter 2
- Novel Summary: Chapter 3
- Novel Summary: Chapter 4
- Novel Summary: Chapter 5
- Novel Summary: Chapter 6
- Novel Summary: Chapter 7
- Novel Summary: Chapter 8
- Novel Summary: Chapter 9
- Novel Summary: Chapter 10
- Novel Summary: Chapter 11
- Novel Summary: Chapter 12
- Novel Summary: Chapter 13
- Novel Summary: Chapter 14
- Novel Summary: Chapter 15
- Novel Summary: Chapter 16
- Novel Summary: Chapter 17
- Novel Summary: Chapter 18
- Novel Summary: Chapter 19
- Novel Summary: Chapter 20
- Novel Summary: Chapter 21
- Novel Summary: Chapter 22
- Character Profiles
- Metaphor Analysis
- Theme Analysis
- Top Ten Quotes
- Biography: Rudolfo A. Anaya



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