"A Journey Through Texas"

"A Journey Through Texas" is a short story written by Cabeza de Vaca, which takes place in Texas during 1528. The purpose of his creation was to earn money from the king by submitting this story, in order to have the ability to explore. The reader is informed about the narrator's thoughts and emotions, as this story is written in first point of view. Cabeza de Vaca has a change in his vibe throughout the story, as he experiences anger in the beginning, but is later delighted with his success. The detailed structure of this story also helps the reader understand the events taking place in chronological order.
In this journey, the Spaniards began to gain control by putting fear in the people of the tribes. This triggered the people's minds to be careful, and to astray the Spaniards from becoming angry. The narrator portrays the importance of God, which can help him earn more money from the king, in order to prepare for his exploration. The people of the tribes, according to the narrator, lived in permanent huts, and ate squash, beans, and maize. The mention of the Indians' everyday behavior can introduce the reader to their life style and customs. The Spaniards have a goal to be on a mission for seventeen days, and are warned about not having enough food on their way. They do so anyway and become successful in the end by finding permanent houses and harvested maize.