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The rite of passage that children go through to enter adulthood is a difficult one. Their task is to find themselves, and grow into the adult they will become. This is a daunting and difficult journey filled with new things, difficult situations, confusion, and a loss of childhood’s innocence. The novel Bless Me, Ultima, written by Rudolfo Anaya is based around Tony, a young boy who has to make his way into adulthood and …

…life ahead of him and she cares about his growth. Her magic brings about new ideas for Tony. He becomes fascinated with the life of a Cuaderna and forms yet another path to his destiny. The magical elements in the book that contribute to Tony’s maturity will help lead him on the correct road to his destiny. Through the magic, he will find out who he really is and become a mature, knowledgeable man.