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Benito Cereno Weakness Quotes

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Quote #1

The man was an impostor. (54.99)

The only proof Captain Delano has of Benito Cereno being an impostor is that the dude is pretty physically weak. Delano expects a guy in his position to be strong in a showy way.

Quote #2

As he saw his meager form in the act of recovering itself from reclining in the servant's arms, into which the agitated invalid had fallen […] (69.187)

Benito Cereno is actually dependent on Babo in order to stand. That's a pretty powerful case for who's the real master in this relationship.

Quote #3

[…] just then the razor drew blood, spots of which stained the creamy lather under the throat […] (75.225)

What do you think, Shmoopers? Is this an accident, or is Babo sending Benito Cereno a signal about his vulnerability?