Bless Me, Ultima
by Rudolfo Anaya
Censorship Status
Banned in Various US schools
Reason: Religious themes, witchcraft, cultural content
A coming-of-age novel about a Chicano boy in New Mexico.
Why Bless Me, Ultima Was Banned
Censorship Concerns
This work challenged religious doctrine or contained content deemed blasphemous by religious authorities.
Specifically, Bless Me, Ultima was targeted for: Religious themes, witchcraft, cultural content. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in Various US schools.
Why Read Bless Me, Ultima Today?
- ✓ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
- ✓ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
- ✓ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
- ✓ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.
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