Columbus
When looking back at figures in history our culture has glorified it may seem easy to simply go along and never question that the textbooks told the entire story. Christopher Columbus, the man who gets credit for the discovery of the Americas, depicted by many as a hero. Columbus had good attributes, like his ambition, dedication, and confidence. But like many people do Columbus had flaws: dishonesty, selfishness, and a general disregard for other humans.Unfortunately he also did some unforgivable things Joaquin Miller has attempted to recapture these characteristic in their retellings of Columbus´ travels, but even Christopher himself didn´t tell the whole story. Tink Tinker and Mark Freeland attempt to reveal the ugly truth about his life in years surrounding his American adventures. …show more content…
Unfortunately for the reader he exaggerated to make it appear more extravagant for the king and queen of Spain. Columbus made it much more dramatic for those that did not see the island first hand, “A thousand different sorts of trees,... It was a great affliction to me to be ignorant of their natures, for I am very certain they are all valuable”(Columbus).Columbus uses this style of writing to impress and appease king Ferdinand and queen Isabella. Later in this journal Columbus describe the land in a way that shows actual appreciation for the it, “The melody of the birds was so exquisite that one was never willing to part from the spot, and the flocks of parrots obscured the heavens. “(Columbus). This journal shows bias, do to Columbus being the writer and having very clear motivation to make the trip appear
When looking back at figures in history our culture has glorified it may seem easy to simply go along and never question that the textbooks told the entire story. Christopher Columbus, the man who gets credit for the discovery of the Americas, depicted by many as a hero. Columbus had good attributes, like his ambition, dedication, and confidence. But like many people do Columbus had flaws: dishonesty, selfishness, and a general disregard for other humans.Unfortunately he also did some unforgivable things Joaquin Miller has attempted to recapture these characteristic in their retellings of Columbus´ travels, but even Christopher himself didn´t tell the whole story. Tink Tinker and Mark Freeland attempt to reveal the ugly truth about his life in years surrounding his American adventures. …show more content…
Unfortunately for the reader he exaggerated to make it appear more extravagant for the king and queen of Spain. Columbus made it much more dramatic for those that did not see the island first hand, “A thousand different sorts of trees,... It was a great affliction to me to be ignorant of their natures, for I am very certain they are all valuable”(Columbus).Columbus uses this style of writing to impress and appease king Ferdinand and queen Isabella. Later in this journal Columbus describe the land in a way that shows actual appreciation for the it, “The melody of the birds was so exquisite that one was never willing to part from the spot, and the flocks of parrots obscured the heavens. “(Columbus). This journal shows bias, do to Columbus being the writer and having very clear motivation to make the trip appear