Bless Me, Ultima Rudolfo Anaya

One of the lesser known, but still important, quotes from the Star Wars Enterprise is attributed to the Supreme Chancellor, speaking to Anakin Skywalker. He says, “Good is a point of view, Anakin” (Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith). In...

In 1519, when the Spanish conquistadors landed in North America, they were surprised to discover that natives already inhabited the land. These indigenous people had different beliefs from the Spaniards, so the Spanish proceeded to teach these...

Although innocence may seem at times like a desirable state, a lack of innocence most often pertains to intelligence and maturity. In Rudolfo Anaya’s novel, Bless Me, Ultima, the main character, Antonio Maréz, loses his innocence through...

In tough times, it seems that many people turn to their faith. In moments of weakness, when it seems that everything is lost, many people find that a certain hope remains in God. Others turn to God for a "why"; a reason that circumstances are the...