Question

Lines 1 - 14 : What is one of Balboa's character traits? What does this trait suggest about theme?

Answer 1

This question is about "Balboa", by S. Murray

Answer:

One of Balboa's main traits is its arrogance. This trait suggests how arrogant and violent European exploitation in indigenous territories was.

Explanation:

"Balboa" tells the story about Balboa's relationship with the indigenous people in the territory he was exploring. Balboa is an extremely arrogant, boastful, violent and very abusive character in relation to indigenous people, but he wants to maintain the position of good leader and good territory manager.

Balboa's personality reflects the theme of the story that Europeans used an image of good citizens, but exploited the Indians with arrogance and violence.