Benito Sereno

The confined setting intensifies the tension and themes of control and rebellion. I wonder if Melville was influenced by specific historical events or ships when crafting this environment.

The story challenges notions of good and evil, especially with the captain's actions. How did others interpret the characters' moral struggles?

Melville's use of language feels deliberate, but I'm curious about how much of the tension comes from what’s unsaid. Did others notice particular lines that shifted the story’s tone?