For example, Columbus states: “Wherever I went and could have a conversation with them, I gave them some of the various things that I had, a cloth and other articles” (Columbus). On the other hand, in the play of the Divine Narcissus, America declares: “Oh, mad, blind and barbaric man, / disturbs our serenity, / you bring confused arguments / to counter our tranquility; /you must stop immediately.” (Cruz). These two declarations mark a contradiction in communication, because Columbus' declaration translates into forced corruption, and the American declaration into a state of incomprehension. Bribery occurs when a material item deemed valuable is given to another party or person with the intent of corrupting or manipulating the behavior of another person in exchange for