Columbus is shown to be barbaric as he is said to be “beyond the boundaries of civilization”. His acts of “robbery” and “ murder” show his cruel nature. The writer also uses some strong verbs to describe his cruelty to natives “devastate” and “enslave”. The fact that the people he killed “did not know how to fight” further emphasises his ruthless behaviour. His use of “blood hounds” for murder is particularly sickening and his “atrocities” were so bad he was recalled to Spain.

The writer uses a bold statement “speak the truth” to show that his version of Columbus is to be trusted. He starts off writing about him in a good way “respectfully” and uses the adverb “bravely” as he sets sail. The writer does suggest that Columbus “changed” and uses tripling “robbery, murder and the destruction” to show his nasty side. He is also very successful in his mission for the queen “master in piracy”. This use of hyperbole makes his achievements a lot greater.