Antonio Mature In Bless Me Ultima

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Antonio, a character from Bless Me, Ultima written by Rudolfo Anaya, witnesses the demise of Lupito, as a six year old this causes him to mature. A reason that leads to him becoming mature is when Lupito is dying Antonio is unable to help him. Lupito is near the river bank, and above him are the men who plan to finish him. Lupito mutters, “Bless me─” (22). When Antonio fails, he believes he cannot be a priest, like his mother wishes. It is traumatic not only because Lupito dies right in front of him, but because Antonio isn’t able to help in anyway. Beside that, another reason that leads to him becoming mature is where Lupito died. Under the bridge, Lupito dies next to where Antonio was hiding observing the confrontation. The llano and the