The document discusses how Rudolfo Anaya uses dreams in his novel "Bless Me, Ultima" to demonstrate the protagonist Antonio's loss of innocence and growth from childhood to adulthood, as dreams represent one's identity, past, present, and future. Dreams in the novel provide insights into Antonio's purpose in life and either help him understand his destiny or make him fear it. Anaya employs dreams as part of the foundation for Antonio's character development throughout the story.