Benito Cereno Slavery Quotes

Here's a clue that Babo is putting on a certain kind of character for Delano's benefit. He's actually a really smart guy.

Aha, we see what you're up to, Melville. Inverting the traditional master-slave relationship and the crucial role money plays to it? Very clever, indeed.

Captain Delano makes lots of insulting generalizations about the slaves on the San Dominick, mainly reflecting his own desire to fit them into categories. It's racism, plain and simple.