Essay Assignment for Document Project 16: Doña Marina / Malintzin: Interpreting Conquest

Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

Choose two of the images included in this activity to compare and contrast. How does each present Malintzin? What importance should we attach to the similarities and differences you note?

You may find it helpful to review the section “Conquest and Settlement” in Chapter 16 of your textbook before you begin.