Ask AI: what is the social setting of chapters 16 to 20 of bless me ultima

In chapters 16 to 20 of "Bless Me, Ultima," by Rudolfo Anaya, the social setting revolves around rural New Mexico in the 1940s, specifically in the village of Guadalupe. The protagonist, Antonio Márez y Luna (Tony), navigates through various aspects of his small Hispanic community, where culture, tradition, faith, and family play a significant role. Throughout these chapters, the social setting includes: 1. School: This is where Tony interacts with his peers from different backgrounds (Lupito and other students) and learns about life outside his immediate family. 2. Church: The village church and Catholicism are central to the community's social life. Tony questions religious doctrines while trying to understand his spiritual role. 3. Luna and Márez families: Tony's ties to both families give insight into agricultural and traditional values versus the desire for independence and freedom embodied by the Márez family. Tony struggles to decide between these two paths in his future. 4. Ultima: The presence of Ultima, a curandera (healer), highlights the blending of indigenous and Catholic beliefs in the community, and her role contrasts with that of the traditional church. 5. Téllez's home and Tenorio's bar: Chapters 16-20 delve into the lives of Téllez, who seeks Ultima's help to rid his home of evil spirits, and Tenorio, an antagonist who wants revenge on Ultima for his daughter's death. Both locations depict some of the darker and less harmonious aspects of the community. The social setting in these chapters reflects the struggles and adjustments of a rural New Mexican community where cultural beliefs, spirituality, and familial ties play a significant role in shaping Antonio's coming-of-age experiences.