Power of Symbolism 5th Period by Mr. Cao https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00 Respond to the following question: What other forms of symbolism did you notice from the story? Pick one that stood out Find a passage from a chapter in the novel that talks about the on why it is important (Please include page number) en-us 2018-12-10 20:28:03 UTC 2018-12-14 21:21:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png Ultima Mr_Cao2 https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314815427 Ultima
“The thundering report of the rifle followed the flash of fire. That shot destroyed the quiet, moonlit peace of the hill, and it shattered my childhood into a thousand fragments” … (254)

Throughout the novel, the Owl would help watch over Antonio and his family.  Just like Ultima, Antonio had a special connection to the owl and found comfort in it. With the owl’s death, it signified the end of Antonio’s innocence.

]]> 2018-12-14 20:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314815427 dakota bright https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830589 The Golden Carp stood out to me because its not everyday that soemthing like that changes your life.]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830589 John Niccoli https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830591 Death was a symbol that was often used in the story. It was around Antonio all the time when he was in the story. Even when he witnessed people die around him he still was religious]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830591 Daniel Nila https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830612 The Golden Carp is a symbol within the story "Bless Me Ultima,". The carp represents Antonio's doubts about Christianity, it provides a physical symbol that deepens Antonio's doubts about the power and authenticity of his God.]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830612 Autumn Rycerz & Emilio LeRoy https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830673 A form of symbolism that I noticed from the story is antonio's dreams. they represent the things happening around him.]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830673 Nick Gonzalez https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830705 Water is used to symbolizes the town and sins. It also symbolizes innocence too.]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830705 Joshua Guerrero,Michelle munoz https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830714 The golden carp really stood out to me because it represented a strong spiritual being.It also stood out to me because Antonio considered it to be a god even though he was only allowed to believe in one god]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830714 NIcholas reyes https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830722 2018-12-14 21:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830722 Nathan Gabriel https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830751 But there was no sweetness to the victory, instead I felt that something good had ended. (45)
Antonio finally beat the Vitamin Kid in a race across the bridge, the vitamin kid was to busy walking with a girl. This symbolizes that they have grown up into a new era of their life.]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830751 Andrew Garcia https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830757 The Symbol that stood out for me is Antonio's dream that he had for his 3 brothers. In his dream he viewed his brothers dark figures coming towards him coming back from the war, therefore in my mind is that they came back home with darkness and evil within themselves.]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830757 Jarin Lowry & Scroosan https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830792 Guadalupe symbolizes forgiveness, understanding, and resolutions. Antonio often looks to Guadalupe when he is looking for a god who is forgiving.]]> 2018-12-14 21:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830792 Xophia https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830844 The Virgin of Guadalupe represents forgiveness and understanding. 

]]> 2018-12-14 21:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830844 Raelyn Reaves & Jillian Martinez https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830848 We think Antonio is important in the story because he symbolizes the struggle of being a child and dealing with the difficult things a child shouldn't have to deal with or see. ]]> 2018-12-14 21:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830848 Emily, Maddy https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830853 The owl was one of the symbols that stood out to us. The owl represents how Ultima is always watching over Antonio even when she isn't there.]]> 2018-12-14 21:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830853 brandon apontes https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830893 2018-12-14 21:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830893 Aaron https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830907
The Virgin of Guadalupe is a Christian figure, but one with a special meaning for the Mexican and Chicano people. ]]> 2018-12-14 21:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314830907 susie https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831014 2018-12-14 21:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831014 Emma Peralta https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831093 2018-12-14 21:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831093 Eric Ramirez :) https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831191 the virgin of Guadalupe statue represents the catholic religion ]]> 2018-12-14 21:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831191 Tyler Gutierrez https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831209 Narciso garden the carrot Antonio ate kinda represented Adam and Eve apple ]]> 2018-12-14 21:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831209 Vanessa & Dylan https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831281 The Virgin Mary represents hope. She watches over everyone. She also represents the Catholic religion]]> 2018-12-14 21:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831281 John Moreno :) https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831383 Other forms I noticed were the golden carp, and the vitamin kid. One form of symbolism that I think stood out from the book was, the spiritual connection between Ultima and her owl. It gave me hope, to believe in Life after Death, and that our counscousness continues on when we die for eternity.]]> 2018-12-14 21:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831383 Sebastian and Gabby https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831415 The golden carp represents comfort and moral guidance that Ultima offers Antonio.]]> 2018-12-14 21:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831415 Crystal Ulloa https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831556 the statue of guadalupe symbolizes forgiveness, understanding, and the cultural of conflict

]]> 2018-12-14 21:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831556 America Mendoza https://padlet.com/Mr_Cao2/ik4qm84w4u00/wish/314831751  water is used as a symbol of purity and innocence. It represents life and it surrounds the town. In the beginning of the novel the river is defiled by the blood of Lupito

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