Do you want to learn more about La Malinche? Can we make a clear distinction between the legend and the historical character? La Malinche, in history, narrative, film, and literature, has many representations: She is sometimes portrayed as a heroine a martyr, or a traitor; at times, as a tragic figure, a victim of sheer bad luck; and not as often as the most influential woman in shaping the course of events in the sixteenth century.

In this conversation with Sandra M. Cypess, we talk about the life, times, and representations of La Malinche, the story of the Fall of Tenochtitlán, and her enigmatic and controversial role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

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