Stereotypes and Stereotyping of Columbus in 1492: Conquest of Paradise

The stereotype of Columbus in 1492: conquering heaven without civilization document is not a barbaric document. Walter Benjamin, "Papers on Historical Philosophy", 256. As the general history of civilization depends on restraining and eliminating possible alternative histories, Walter Benjamin in the lighting is cruelly contaminated by all readers with his civilization It reminds me. I object to the legitimacy of existing civilized rules.

1492: "Conquering Heaven" is a historic action movie of 1992 supervised by Ridley Scott. This film was released when Columbus discovered the 500th anniversary of America, it seems that it is trying to profit from the historical period, but obviously in 1492 it is uneasy with that problematic hero Yes. This movie continues to emphasize that Christopher Columbus is obviously a moving person who knows better than anyone else, even in the wrong event. Through this movie, Columbus compared it even with Jesus. In addition, in order to create a simplified role of good and evil, this movie took some of the more obscene behavior of historic Columbus and brought them to the fictitious Moon of the fictional Columbus ridiculous camp.

Interestingly, in 1492: "Conquering Heaven" is not very similar to Columbus 'letter, among Columbus' three books in Washington Irving there is what is called the life and voyage of Christopher Columbus. Irving also depicted Columbus as a romantic pioneer of his era (for example, emphasizing positive and distortion negative) by using selective materials. Owen created a fictitious explanation of Columbus's return to Spain and tried to save Columbus from the harsh dialogue with the local people. But Owen suggests that Columbus has some sense of guilt against slavery, but Scott thinks Columbus is primarily opposed to slavery. Owen admits Columbus has "difficult hands" for local people, but his intention was never cruel - suggesting that Columbus' intent will replace his behavior . Scott, on the other hand, draws Columbus as the most thoughtful person for Tylenor.