My recent interactions with you, as well as Benito Cerano and the entire San Dominick ship have completely perplexed my view of blacks. In so many ways, unlike your colleague Atufal, you are the opposite of what a black slave is supposed to be. Despite coming from Massachusetts in the North, my experiences with blacks have led me to believe them to be large, burly men, short on intellect and long on strength.
You, however, do not fit that mold. I must admit I am impressed with the cleverness with which you fooled me and took control of the San Dominick. I must say I would not have expected that from a slave. You appear to be deeply intelligent, and it is unfortunate that used you that skill to do such horrible things.
Looking back, it all makes sense. You never leaving Benito Cerano's side, cutting his neck while you shaved him. Maybe I, a white man, am actually the naive one?
Where you do fit the mold of a slave is in your ruthless disregard for life. Despite your stature, your aggressiveness and violent nature, like your lack of hesitation in ordering the execution of your master, fit the profile.
In closing, you have clouded my interpretation of what it means to a black slave.
-Delano
Questions
1. Is this a pro-slavery or anti-slavery piece?
2. What does Bobo's character say about the common interpretation of a slave in the mid-19th century?
3. Who was ultimately at fault here? Everyone?
No comments:
Post a Comment