How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
They are either too lazy or too sensible to worry themselves about abstract points of religious belief. (24.7)
This seems like a bit of a stretch to us. Are there other points in the narrative where Tommo includes evidence of the Typee's "inner life"?
Quote #11
The Polynesians are aware of the detestation in which Europeans hold this custom, and therefore invariably deny its existence, and with the craft peculiar to savages, endeavour to conceal every trace of it. (32.12)
This is cannibalism we're talking about here. How do the Typee view this practice, as it lines up with their religious customs?