Character+Analyzer

Section (52-104)Cory Antonio Marez- a six year old boy who is in kind of a pickle because both sides of his family wants something different from him.Youngest of the family. He is a very smart kid for his age, because he is graduated to third grade right after first grade, but the same time he is very attentive to Ultima's teachings in the ways of good magic.

Deborah-older sister of Antonio, likes to show off that she can speak english when nobody but their other sister Theresa can speak it.

Theresa-older sister of Antonio, nicer of his two sisters, because she's the closest in age to him. She can also speak english.

Eugene-youngest of the older brothers but the leader of their group. Comes up with the great idea for the older brothers to leave right after coming home from the war.

Andrew-oldest of the brothers, his mother's son because he is most like her in that he's more like a Luna.

Leon- middle of the brothers, follows everything that Eugene says and does. not the smartest of the brothers, but loyal to the point of being annoying.

Pedro- one of Antonio's many, many uncles and the most like of all of them.

Section 3 (Pgs. 104-155) (Cecilia Ramsey) (sorry if I stole characters! I got pages mixed up....) Lucas- Tony's uncle, he is cursed by the Trementia sisters and then healed by Ultima.

Miss Violet- Antonio's third grade teacher, she is patient and mild tempered even in the face of disaster; or in other words a class full of out of control adolecent boys.

Abel- one of the members of the "gang" that Antonio is part of, he is one of the smaller wimpier kids of their group.

Red- He is older than Antonio and is very large for his age. He also in the "gang" but is one of the less vulgar members of the group. He tries to be helpful and stick up for those in need.

Lloyd- Another member of the "gang" he gets to hold the cow in the Christmas play. He is obsessed with suing.

Bones- Extra crazy guy who is one of the leaders of the gang. He is VERY vulgar and is often decribed as more of an animal than a human.

Horse- He gets this nickname because he looks like a horse, and all of his actions so far are described like those of a horse like "I felt Horse's head tossing at the excitement." (Anaya 157)

Vitamin Kid- No one knows his real name, but he is a member of the gang and enjoys running everywhere. No one can beat him at racing no matter how many times he challenges them.

Samuel- Vitamin Kid's brother, he is quiet and very wise (also a member of the "gang").

Tenorio- Father of the Trementia sisters, he also takes part in their evil activities. He owns a saloon in town and hates Ultima with a passion.

Narciso- A friend of Antonio's father, he is also from the llano. He is known as the town drunk but also has quite the green thumb. In this section he is murdered by Tenorio after they fight at a bar.

Cico- One of Antonio's friends, he showed Antonio the Golden Carp.

Father Byrnes- He is the Catholic priest who works for Antonio's church and teaches catechism.

Florence- Friend of Antonio's he does not believe in God.

Ernie- A member of the "gang" he is a jealous bully.2058-

Part 4: (pg 157-207) ** (Ashley Booker) ** Antonio- The main character that is streched between the hearts of his father, and his mother, he does not know who to make happy thus he is trying to be a good person. He is a good person that has a kind heart, but is being forced to make a hard decision at such a young age

Gabriel- Antonio's father who drinks alot, but feels like he is trapped in his own home and wants to move away to califonia.

Maria-Antonio's mother who is set on one thing for Antonio, but is kind hearted and believes in her people.

Ultima- Antonio's wise grandmother, who is a curandera, that helps out he people around her, and tends to Antonio's needs.

Horse- An insecure boy that plays like a mean kid to beef up his mojo, but in reality he is really afriad of what people will think of him.

Lloyd- An ornery little boy that loves to threaten people with being sued, which makes him try to be smarter then what he really is.

Red- A kind hearted boy that people respect since he is larger, stronger, and smarter then the others, he loves to help people, weither it is the teacher or Antonio.

Narciso- A worried man that has a bad reputation in the town but has a god heart to protect his people, people that he believe are good. He will risk his life for the people and the things that he believes in.

Andrew- Antonio's cowardice brother that doesn't listen to his right mind, but lives in the moment and is shady about his ways around the town.