Cortes used Malinche’s knowledge of linguistics to his advantage with negotiations with the Aztec Empire. She spoke to Montezuma, the last Aztec Emperor, and his successors on behalf of Cortez until—and even after—the Spaniards held the rein of powers (Townsend). The Aztec Empire were the rulers at the time until the arrival of the Spaniards and ultimately they overthrew the Aztec in 1521 (Mesoamerican Legacy Notes). Doña Marina was also known for being a manipulator, it is presupposed to say that she convinced Montezuma that Cortes was the returning God, therefore confiding with