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   Benito Cereno

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   Herman Melville 

   

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   Herman Melville's novella 'Benito Cereno' is a tale that delves into the complexities of human nature and perception, set against the backdrop of a slave ship in distress. The narrative follows Captain Amasa Delano as he encounters the peculiar behavior of Captain Benito Cereno and the enslaved Africans aboard the San Dominick. Through Delano's eyes, the story unfolds, revealing themes of trust, deception, and the questioning of societal attitudes towards slavery. Melville's writing style, characterized by detailed descriptions and historical commentary, transports readers to a time when the issue of slavery was a contentious topic.
   

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   themes of trust and deception

   historically relevant slave ship

   complex characters

   oppression and power
   In the year 1799, Captain Amasa Delano, of Duxbury, in Massachusetts, commanding a large sealer and general trader, lay at anchor, with a valuable cargo, in the harbour of St. Maria—a small, desert, u...

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