Bless Me Ultima

Please read Bless Me Ultima, and I have attached the link to the book. Use one of these links and if you have trouble accessing to these links, please let me know. OR

Choose One: Answer the question in 1-2 pages, typed, double spaced, 11 point font, 1″ margins. Thank you.

Essential Questions for Anaya- Bless Me Ultima

1. What is the essence of a bildungsroman novel? Specifically, what are the elements that make such a narrative style a success for Anaya? Consider the role of the era in which he wrote.
2. Other than the word sun, and variations thereof, i.e. bright, what do you remember being the second most used word in the novel? What effect does the word you chose have on the story/characters/reader.

2a. What effect does the constant repetition of individual words have

on the novel, + or -, and why?

1. When we first looked at the book I, very briefly, mentioned Anayas reliance on historical context and identity conflict(s). With this in mind, consider the following and please find examples of each from the text:

Interesting and unique syntax

Shifts in POV

Authorial interjections / tangents

Any other stylistic arrangements you found interesting

Now, briefly comment on each of the above; any comment will suffice so long as it addresses the above and illustrates your opinion about each.

1. Do you see similarities between Ulibarris dialogue and Anayas? If so, what are they? If not, please elaborate.
2. If you were asked to write an about the book page, typically something short that would appear on the back cover or inside flap of the book, what would you write about this book (you can write a book description if you like, but a bulleted list will be okay too)? I really want you to consider this question as very relevant, esp. in terms of capturing readers, vocalizing your intent, and establishing the parameters for your plot and characters.

Choose One: Answer the question in 1-2 pages, typed, double spaced, 11 point font, 1″ margins. Thank you.

Essential Questions for Anaya- Bless Me Ultima

1. What is the essence of a bildungsroman novel? Specifically, what are the elements that make such a narrative style a success for Anaya? Consider the role of the era in which he wrote.
2. Other than the word sun, and variations thereof, i.e. bright, what do you remember being the second most used word in the novel? What effect does the word you chose have on the story/characters/reader.

2a. What effect does the constant repetition of individual words have

on the novel, + or -, and why?

1. When we first looked at the book I, very briefly, mentioned Anayas reliance on historical context and identity conflict(s). With this in mind, consider the following and please find examples of each from the text:

Interesting and unique syntax

Shifts in POV

Authorial interjections / tangents

Any other stylistic arrangements you found interesting

Now, briefly comment on each of the above; any comment will suffice so long as it addresses the above and illustrates your opinion about each.

1. Do you see similarities between Ulibarris dialogue and Anayas? If so, what are they? If not, please elaborate.
2. If you were asked to write an about the book page, typically something short that would appear on the back cover or inside flap of the book, what would you write about this book (you can write a book description if you like, but a bulleted list will be okay too)? I really want you to consider this question as very relevant, esp. in terms of capturing readers, vocalizing your intent, and establishing the parameters for your plot and characters.