After considering these examples, it becomes clear that Vanderbilt’s main argument is that "Benito Cereno" was "one of the bitterest moments in Melville’s quarrel with the first vengeful and deadly Master." (75) His support includes an analysis of what he asserts is Melville’s point of view on slavery; a detailed description on his view of Melville’s statement about the "black complicity," or mutual darkness, of humanity; and an explanation of how this relates to Melville’s feelings about God. Altogether, it makes up Vanderbilt’s contribution to a very long debate on the meaning of "Benito Cereno."

• the date from February 1805 to August 1799

• the name of the Spanish slaveship from the Tryal to the San Dominick and of the American ship from the Perseverance to the Bachelor's Delight.

Some topics in this essay:
Benito Cereno, San Dominick, VUESTRO JEFE, Delano Cereno, Aranda Spanish, , Botany Bay, Melville’s God, Cereno Babo, Mount Agonia, benito cereno, san dominick, spanish ship, follow leader, vuestro jefe, • cereno's, delano benito cereno, -- ironic commentary, attempt stab, stereotypical negative, slaves •, • identity, board spanish ship, seguid vuestro jefe, delano stereotypical negative,