CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER SIX HIJACKED: THE DIVISION OF LEARNING IN SOCIETY They wondered why the fruit had been forbidden: It taught them nothing new. They hid their pride, But did not listen much when they were chidden: They knew exactly what to do outside. —W. H. AUDEN SONNETS FROM CHINA, I 1. Title The Power of Declarations: From Columbus to the Digital Age 2. Summary This passage describes how Columbus, during his 1492 voyage, set in motion a “conquest pattern” that shaped history. His declaration on the island of Bohio shows how words, backed by power, can create new ...