3 Questions
What contradictory opinions does Captain Delano hold about Captain Cereno?
That he is a weak ineffectual leader and a devious plotting pirate
What does Captain Delano believe about Captain Cereno's social status?
He is a member of the Spanish royal family
What does Captain Delano think about Captain Cereno's behavior towards the blacks on board?
He is abusive to the blacks on board
Study Notes
Captain Delano's Opinions of Captain Cereno
- Holds contradictory opinions about Captain Cereno, viewing him as both a aristocratic gentleman and a weak, incompetent captain.
- Believes Captain Cereno to be of high social status, a member of the aristocracy, due to his refined manners and aristocratic appearance.
- Thinks Captain Cereno is overly sentimental and weak in his behavior towards the black slaves on board, specifically in his hesitation to discipline them harshly.
Test your understanding of the contradictory opinions held by Captain Delano about Captain Cereno in the classic novel "Benito Cereno" by Herman Melville. Choose the statements that reflect Delano's conflicting perceptions of Cereno's identity, leadership, demeanor, and treatment of the crew.
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