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Instructiоns:Reаd the pаssаge belоw carefully (it appears near the end оf Benito Cereno on p. 103). Then write a focused, well-organized paragraph (around 200 words) analyzing how Melville’s language, tone, and perspective shape the reader’s moral understanding of concepts such as power, race, or truth. Discuss specific stylistic choices (imagery, diction, syntax, narration) and connect them to meaning. There was silence, while the moody man sat, slowly and unconsciously gathering his mantle about him, as if it were a pall. There was no more conversation that day. But if the Spaniard's melancholy sometimes ended in muteness upon topics like the above, there were others on which he never spoke at all; on which, indeed, all his old reserves were piled. Pass over the worst, and, only to elucidate, let an item or two of these be cited. The dress, so precise and costly, worn by him on the day whose events have been narrated, had not willingly been put on. And that silver-mounted sword, apparent symbol of despotic command, was not, indeed, a sword, but the ghost of one. The scabbard, artificially stiffened, was empty. Note: “pall” = a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb. Guiding Questions: What symbolic or moral meaning emerges from this image? How do specific aspects of the passage intersect with the novella's larger themes? Scoring Grades will reflect the clarity of argument, engagement with the text, and depth of insight. A = Insightful, well-supported analysis that demonstrates perceptive engagement with the text and clear, polished writing. Provides careful attention to the details of the passage and uses these observations as textual evidence to support a coherent interpretation.B = Solid, accurate understanding with generally clear organization and some insight. Notes relevant details of the passage and interprets them in support of a coherent argument. C = Adequate but uneven analysis; limited depth or textual support.D/F = Minimal, inaccurate, or incomplete response.