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Does Ultima die when her owl dies?
As Antonio makes his way from his uncles’ fields to his grandfather’s house one day toward the end of the summer, a murderous Tenorio chases after him. Antonio escapes, but Tenorio shoots Ultima’s owl. When the owl dies, Ultima is doomed to die as well because the owl is her spiritual familiar, or guardian.
Who killed the owl in Bless Me Ultima?
How did Ultima’s owl die?
The bird calls out warnings when danger approaches and rips out Tenorio’s eye when he threatens Ultima. By the novel’s end it is revealed that the owl is magically linked with Ultima’s soul, and when it dies, she dies.
Why did Ultima accept her death?
Ultima tells him that her owl is not dead; it is simply flying to a new place, just like she herself is getting ready to do. She accepts death because she accepted working for life. Antonio is to clean out her room the next day, burn her medicines and herbs, and bury the owl beneath a forked juniper tree.
Who shoots and kills Tenorio?
Before he can kill Antonio, Pedro shoots Tenorio dead. Antonio takes the dying owl to Ultima’s bedside.
What crime has Lupito committed?
Lupito Montanez appeals his conviction on one count of capital murder and one count of attempted capital murder. The charges stem from a drive-by shooting in which a three year old was killed and two adults injured.
Who tried saving Lupito?
Yes, Narciso is able to identify with Lupito and in addition, do something that others are apparently unable to do. He feels immense pity for Lupito and the way that life has turned out so badly for him. He sees others trying to treat him as a criminal, or what is more, a beast, and he does what he can to help Lupito.
What is the last thing Antonio asks of Ultima?
The two share their last conversation together. Ultima asks Antonio to bury the owl under the forked Juniper tree. Antonio says, “Bless me, Ultima” (22.656), and she blesses him and his life to come. She tells him that if he despairs he should look for her, because she will be with him.