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8. Benito Cereno by Herman Melville (Chapter 4: The Inquiry)

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Intricate Deceptions and Covert Planning

This chapter explores the meticulous planning orchestrated by Negro Babo, wielding a dagger to enforce compliance, as they devise a complex scheme involving deceptions, hidden weapons, and specific roles for their companions. Babo meticulously assigns tasks and warns against deviation, all while maintaining a facade of normalcy to outwit their unsuspecting foes.

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