After reading the novella Benito Cereno written by Herman Melville is a strong proof of enslavement in the United States Of America, I have clearly understood the sentiments of the slaves. They have undergone so many untoward incidents in their lives which made them sad, silent, oppressed, and rebellious. They have suffered a lot in the hands of their masters where they are compelled to serve them and make their masters happy and contented by all means. They have no other choice but to follow their masters. The novella depicted the enslavement in a negative way because a number of black men who were already infected with scurvy and not even given any medicine were forced to do strenuous work. In addition, Don Benito has been cruel and inhumane to them. To cite an example was the case of Atufal who was allowed to go around with the chain wrapped on his body connected to his neck by a metal collar due to unacceptable deed such as a sign of violence. Meanwhile,  First, I sympathize with the Black Americans because they don’t deserve that kind of treatment that Don Benito accorded to them. It was only unfortunate that they were slaves for they do not have freedom just like any other human being. Second, I also sympathized with Don Benito because he had gotten emotional due to the revolt of the slaves that happened in San Dominick that made him physically weak and eventually caused his death. Moreover, we have to unfold Captain Delano’s blindness by instilling in our minds that everyone deserves respect and equal treatment regardless of color, race, and gender. It is our moral obligation to have a good relationship among us to build a strong and progressive country.

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