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Christopher Columbus in Hispaniola

This chapter explores fictionalized conversation between Spanish monarch King Ferdinand and a nobleman named Don Hernan Ocampo, about investigations in Spain into the conduct of Christopher Columbus and his heirs in Hispaniola. King Ferdinand asks his Ocampo, his old friend, to go to the island of Hispaniola on the king's behalf to ascertain the truth about Columbus and his brothers and heirs. As a fictional investigation, the narrative is able to present evidence in favor of Columbus, as well as that evidence which left him in a less than positive light. From the contrasting evidence emerges a portrait of a flawed yet complex man.

Give a summary of the story: who? what? when? where?

Give your critical (and personal) reaction to the chapter

Discuss what aspects of Christopher Columbus' activities in the 'new world' are illustrated by the story?

Does this narrative reach a conclusive position on the moral quality of Columbus as a leader? How does it present him in terms of financial motives? What picture emerges of Columbus' competence as a governor. What image does the young priest, Father Gaspar, give of Columbus' behavior toward the islands native? What is Ocampo's final conclusion in his investigation?

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