Cabeza de Vaca: Understanding the Other

Introduction.

            1. World perspectives:
                        1.1. Martin Waldseemuller.
                        1.2. Cabeza de Vaca.
            2. Purpose of the expedition.

Process of understanding.

            1. Inversion. Counterpoint to Cortés’ success.

            2. Participation in the culture as:

                        2.1. Slaves.
                        2.2. Merchants.
                        2.3. Shamans.

            3. Confrontation.

                        3.1. Cabeza de Vaca as defender of the Indians.
                        3.2. Survivors as hybrids.

Peaceful Conversion.