Dona Marina was a woman of literary significance. One of the first and most important female figures in Mexican history, Dona Marina traveled with Cortez as he conquered Mexico. She was intelligent, resourceful, and quite adept at learning and speaking languages. Many Mexicans continue to revile the woman called Dona Marina by the Spaniards and La Malinche by the Aztecs, labeling her a traitor and harlot for her role with Cortez as he conquered Mexico. Her ability to communicate also enabled the Spaniards to introduce Christianity and attempt to end human sacrifice and cannibalism. She had learned the Mayan dialects used in the Yucatan while still understanding Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs and most Non-Mayan Indians. Her contri
|
This is only the first few lines of this paper. If you would like to view the entire paper you need to register here.
|
Get Instant Access to 100,000 Essays!!
|
|