Bless Me, Ultima Symbolism
Symbols Goat path (par.1) : Journey from old life to new life California (par. 3 Opportunity-good life Highway (par. 3): Way out of poverty
Symbols (cont) Milk and Honey (par. 6) Easy life; good Baskets of Chile & Corn (par.13) Failure Llano (par. 10 & 51) Father: freedom; mother: failure
Symbols (cont) Shoes (par. 27 ) School; civilization; following rules; society Bare feet (pg 27) Childhood freedom; no rules Fences; railroads (par 51) Modern life
Symbols Bad wave of ocean (par. 51) Influences of civilization Hot beans & Green Chile (par. 91) Antonio’s Culture Sandwiches Made with Bread (par. 91) Mainstream Culture