... This is an effect that Vanderbilt seems to use to reinforce his point. 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) ... and "Sereno" the only time it occurs; he consistently uses "Benito Cereno" in his "officially translated" documents). • the initial appearance of the Spanish ship pursuing a meandering and erratic course into the harbor, with no colors showing and its decks swarming with a distressed horde in which ... t...

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