She knew a variety of words, but the numerical system was the easiest for me to memorize. Her concern was that if I ever needed to order something or pay for a particular item from an indigenous person who did not speak Spanish I would be able to do so. That same day, I vividly remember speaking to my mother in the little Quiché I had just learned and she was not impressed. Mayan languages and anything, related to indigenous culture were not well regarded in my household. Regardless, by being given the opportunity to delve into the greater cultural context of Guatemala, I aim to analyze the earliest influences of the indios, challenges the community may face, and the surrounding non-indigenous perspectives on their way of life along with the relevant linguistic components as they may appear. Overall, this paper does not aim to be a direct critique on the indigenous way of life, but instead unite various pieces of Guatemalan culture and research in order to recreate greater linguistic
She knew a variety of words, but the numerical system was the easiest for me to memorize. Her concern was that if I ever needed to order something or pay for a particular item from an indigenous person who did not speak Spanish I would be able to do so. That same day, I vividly remember speaking to my mother in the little Quiché I had just learned and she was not impressed. Mayan languages and anything, related to indigenous culture were not well regarded in my household. Regardless, by being given the opportunity to delve into the greater cultural context of Guatemala, I aim to analyze the earliest influences of the indios, challenges the community may face, and the surrounding non-indigenous perspectives on their way of life along with the relevant linguistic components as they may appear. Overall, this paper does not aim to be a direct critique on the indigenous way of life, but instead unite various pieces of Guatemalan culture and research in order to recreate greater linguistic