Publisher:ISCCAC
Luoran Wang
Luoran Wang
3 May, 2024
La Malinche, Sor Juana Ińes de la Cruz, Mexico, New Spain, Women’s rights, Feminism.
This paper explores the lives of two remarkable women in Mexican history: La Malinche and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. In the first section, the life of La Malinche is examined, focusing on her service to Hernán Cortés and her pivotal role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Additionally, her revolutionary impact during this tumultuous era is explored, shedding light on her complex legacy. In the subsequent section, the focus shifts to Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, delving into her feminist ideals as reflected in her literary works and actions. Sor Juana's revolutionary role as a woman in seventeenth-century New Spain is analyzed, highlighting her enduring influence as a trailblazer for women's rights and intellectual pursuits. Through an exploration of these two women's lives, this paper seeks to uncover their profound contributions to Mexican history and their enduring legacies as icons of resilience, intellect, and revolution.
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