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4. Benito Cereno by Herman Melville (Chapter 2: The Gordian Knot)
The Troubadour Podcast
The Shaving Incident and Tense Conversations
This chapter explores a tense scene where a Spanish character receives a unique shaving experience from a black attendant, leading to an accidental razor cut and moments of fear and vulnerability. Conversations between Captain Delano and Don Benito delve into the dangers of their sea voyage, a peculiar interaction with a black character, and suspicions of a mysterious play being enacted before them. The atmosphere is heavy with tension and reflections on the complexities of relationships amidst the backdrop of slavery.
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