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How old is Antonio when Ultima comes to live with his family?
How old is Antonio when Ultima comes to live with his family?
Almost seven
Why does Ultima live with the Marez family?
Why does Ultima live with the Marez family?
She is old and lonely and the Marez family wants to return a favor
Name and describe the member of the Marez family.
Name and describe the member of the Marez family.
Gabriel - Father, Maria - Mother, Tony - fourth (youngest) son, Eugene - third son, Andrew - second son, Leon - first son, Deborah - first daughter, Theresa - second daughter
What was Ultima's occupation?
What was Ultima's occupation?
What was the conflict between Gabriel and María concerning Antonio's future?
What was the conflict between Gabriel and María concerning Antonio's future?
What pet did Ultima bring with her?
What pet did Ultima bring with her?
Describe the incident with Chavez.
Describe the incident with Chavez.
How did Antonio become a part of the gang with Abel, Bones, and Horse?
How did Antonio become a part of the gang with Abel, Bones, and Horse?
How did Ultima feel about plants, the river, and other parts of nature?
How did Ultima feel about plants, the river, and other parts of nature?
What did the Marez family always do after supper?
What did the Marez family always do after supper?
How did Ultima describe the Luna and Marez families?
How did Ultima describe the Luna and Marez families?
Why did Antonio's family go to El Puerto?
Why did Antonio's family go to El Puerto?
How did Antonio feel about going to school?
How did Antonio feel about going to school?
What was Antonio's biggest obstacle in school?
What was Antonio's biggest obstacle in school?
What did Gabriel Marez want to do once his sons returned from the war?
What did Gabriel Marez want to do once his sons returned from the war?
In María's opinion, what was the cause of the boys' desires?
In María's opinion, what was the cause of the boys' desires?
What did the boys finally do?
What did the boys finally do?
Who was Tenorio?
Who was Tenorio?
What did Antonio discover about Narciso?
What did Antonio discover about Narciso?
What feeling did Antonio and Cico share?
What feeling did Antonio and Cico share?
How did Cico say the Golden Carp would punish people?
How did Cico say the Golden Carp would punish people?
What did Antonio learn from Ultima's stories?
What did Antonio learn from Ultima's stories?
What was the effect of the priest's stand on Tenorio and the townspeople?
What was the effect of the priest's stand on Tenorio and the townspeople?
Why did Antonio always look back when he walked away from the house?
Why did Antonio always look back when he walked away from the house?
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Antonio and Ultima's Arrival
- Antonio is almost seven years old when Ultima comes to live with the Marez family.
- Ultima resides with the Marez family due to her old age and loneliness; the family wishes to honor a past favor.
The Marez Family Members
- Gabriel is the father; Maria is the mother while Tony is their fourth son.
- Eugene, Andrew, and Leon are the third, second, and first sons respectively, with Deborah and Theresa as the daughters.
Ultima's Role and Beliefs
- Ultima serves as a curandera, a natural healer with knowledge of herbal remedies.
- She believes that all elements of nature, including plants and rivers, possess spirits.
Family Conflicts
- Gabriel and Maria dispute Antonio's future regarding his identity; whether he will align with the Marez or Luna family, or become a vaquero or farmer.
Events in El Puerto
- Antonio's family travels to El Puerto to help with the harvest and visit uncles, highlighting familial ties.
- An encounter with Chavez reveals the consequences of violence; Chavez blames Lupito for killing his brother, the sheriff.
School Experiences
- Antonio feels excited yet sad about starting school; he is conflicted about being away from his mother.
- Cultural differences and limited English proficiency make him feel isolated among peers.
The Brothers' Aspirations
- Gabriel wishes to move to California once his sons return from the war, reflecting a desire for new opportunities.
- María attributes the boys' adventurous spirit to their Marez heritage.
Notable Characters
- Tenorio is characterized as an evil man with three daughters, owning a saloon, and linked to spells via his wife.
- Antonio learns about Narciso, who plants by the moon phase and struggles with alcohol, showcasing the community's characteristics.
Friendship and Mythology
- Antonio and Cico bond over their shared experience of connecting with nature, particularly the river and lakes.
- Cico shares that the Golden Carp would punish people by causing land to sink under the weight of their sins, reflecting local beliefs.
Cultural Heritage
- Through Ultima's stories, Antonio learns about his ancestors' history filled with glory and tragedy, enriching his cultural understanding.
Influence on Community Dynamics
- The priest's stance affects Tenorio's influence over the townspeople, indicating a shift in power dynamics and beliefs in the community.
Emotional Reflections
- Antonio often looks back when leaving home, driven by a feeling that significant changes may occur during his absence, symbolizing his connection to family and place.
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