The Troubadour Podcast 4. Benito Cereno by Herman Melville (Chapter 2: The Gordian Knot)
Oct 12, 2020
The podcast delves into the tense interactions aboard a ship, exploring themes of leadership, secrecy, and suspicions. Captain Delano observes tender moments amidst the toughness at sea, reflecting on a decaying ship cabin and an intriguing knot on deck. Shipboard scenes transform, highlighting the nature of Negro valets and a shaving incident leading to tense conversations. The atmosphere is heavy with mystery, tension, and reflections on complex relationships.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
A Tense Interaction on the Ship
04:00 • 23min
Reflections on Leadership and Secrecy
26:59 • 12min
Observations on Tenderness and Toughness at Sea
38:58 • 3min
Reflections on a Decaying Ship Cabin
41:59 • 3min
The Intriguing Knot
44:52 • 23min
Shipboard Scene Transformations
01:07:32 • 6min
Exploring the Nature of Negro Valets and the Genial Relationship With Captain Delano
01:13:35 • 3min
The Shaving Incident and Tense Conversations
01:16:35 • 14min