What if "great" achievements weren't always accompanied with great intentions? people often talk about how they were able to overcome certain challenges. But would someone ever mention their deepest innermost reason if their intent were frowned upon? Christopher Columbus wrote many lines in his journal that psychologically points to his pride. Though his reasons for travel were spoken of decent means his journal reads otherwise. Tony Horwitz's research on Christopher Columbus reflects Columbus's desire to be glorified for his discoveries. In Columbus's daily journal, he writes about Martin Alonso Pinzon, the ship captain of the Pinta, saying, "Pinzon cannot be trusted. He has sailed ahead hoping to claim the rewards and honors of this enterprise for himself." The tone of his writing depicts Pinzon as being inwardly selfish by sailing ahead of Columbus. This appears to reflect a subconscious attitude that resides inside Columbus himself. It is in essence saying, "I desire to hold the title of this discovery for I am the one who deserves such a discovery."…show more content… Four hours later Rodrigo de Triana, a lookout of the Pinta, fired one of its guns claiming to have seen some land. Columbus then reconsiders his doubts saying, "I now believe that the light I saw earlier was a sign from God... " He obviously reconsidered his statement with intentions of being the first to witness dry land. This appears to be a statement more focused on who will discover this new land, instead of the importance of what was actually to be discovered there. Considering that this would be worthy of high regard leaves the presumption that he desired to be recognized for his
