Antonio's father, a former vaquero (cowboy) of the llano. Gabriel prizes freedom above all else, and is often bitter against the town and his wife for taking him from the llano. He drinks whiskey, especially when dreaming of moving to California, but he is also a strong and level-headed presence in the face of danger.
Gabriel Márez Quotes in Bless Me, Ultima
The Bless Me, Ultima quotes below are all either spoken by Gabriel Márez or refer to Gabriel Márez. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 22 (Veintidos)
Quotes
"Ay, every generation, every man is a part of his past. He cannot escape it, but he may reform the old materials, make something new --"
"Take the llano and the river valley, the moon and the sea, God and the golden carp – and make something new," I said to myself. That is what Ultima meant by building strength from life. "Papá," I asked, "can a new religion be made?"
Related Characters:
Antonio Juan Márez (speaker), Gabriel Márez (speaker), Ultima
Related Symbols:
The Golden Carp
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Gabriel Márez Quotes in Bless Me, Ultima
The Bless Me, Ultima quotes below are all either spoken by Gabriel Márez or refer to Gabriel Márez. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Chapter 22 (Veintidos)
Quotes
"Ay, every generation, every man is a part of his past. He cannot escape it, but he may reform the old materials, make something new --"
"Take the llano and the river valley, the moon and the sea, God and the golden carp – and make something new," I said to myself. That is what Ultima meant by building strength from life. "Papá," I asked, "can a new religion be made?"
Related Characters:
Antonio Juan Márez (speaker), Gabriel Márez (speaker), Ultima
Related Symbols:
The Golden Carp
Related Themes:
Page Number and Citation:
Explanation and Analysis:
