
4. Benito Cereno by Herman Melville (Chapter 2: The Gordian Knot)
The Troubadour Podcast
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A Tense Interaction on the Ship
Captain Delano and Don Benito's servant engage in a tense conversation about Don Benito's past royalty and current status as a slave, leading to suspicions and unease. Delano notices a key around Benito's neck symbolizing control, hinting at underlying tensions and mistrust among the characters.
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