In the novel Bless Me Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya, a boy named Antonio witnesses many symbolic things. One major thing that really impacts Antonio is Ultima's Owl. The owl is still an owl. It is a sign of fear and usually seen as a threat. Antonio also sees it as a threat at first. Anaya states “ And with Ultima came the owl. I heard it that night for the first time in the juniper tree outside of Ultima Window. I knew it was her owl because the other owls of the llano did not come that near the house. At first I was it disturbed me”. This shows how the owl is a symbol of disturbance and fear for Antonio at first. The owl is an animal that symbolizes safety for Antonio and Ultima. The owl comforts Antonio and makes him feel safe because of the