Some people believe that destiny is predetermined while others believe that one may choose his destiny. No one knows for sure what someone's destiny will be, but they may have an idea of what he will do in the future like in the novel Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya. Bless Me Ultima takes place in the southwestern part of the United States and is set towards the end of World War II. This is a novel about a young boy named Antonio who is unsure of his destiny, but goes through many tests and new experiences as he figures out what his destiny is. The various conflicts and tribulations Antonio goes through are the author's way of depicting how a destiny is determined. Although a person will be greatly influenced by what goes on around him, he is able to determine his own destiny.

In the novel...