The Protagonist

He turns to both pagan and Christianideologies for guidance, but he doubts bothtraditions.

Antonio's mentor

A curandera or healer

Ultima is a firm believer in tolerance and understanding

Antonio's father

Gabriel volunteers to put aside the conflict withthe Lunas and help Antonio make his ownchoice about his future.

represents a magical religious order

Represents her life force and thepower of her religiousmysticism.

symbolizes forgiveness,understanding, and the resolution ofcultural conflict.

Mid 1940s, during and after World War II

Guadalupe, New Mexico, andits surrounding area