We cannibals must help these Christians.”
Another interesting end of a quote. Is it sarcastic towards religion like some of the other language in this?
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bosom of the infallible
This is almost sarcastic which is an interesting twist on religion during this time.
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You shuddered as you gazed, and wondered what monstrous cannibal and savage could ever have gone a death-harvesting with such a hacking, horrifying implement.
Really powerful language here. I'd imagine his message was heard loud and clear
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I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts
I know this has already been annotated, but I really like the "forbidden seas" comment. My grandfather was a naval captain and he refers to most seas as "forbidden". Maybe he got it from this?
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I have the satisfaction of knowing that it is all right; that everybody else is one way or other served in much the same way – either in a physical or metaphysical point of view, that is; and so the universal thump is passed round, and all hands should rub each other’s shoulder-blades, and be content.
This whole paragraph is very poetic. I really like "everybody else is one way or other served in much the same way"I'd love to dive into that meaning
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No, when I go to sea, I go as a simple sailo
Who is he arguing this too?
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I abominate all honorable respectable toils, trials, and tribulations of every kind whatsoever.
This very much reminds me of a Dr. Seuss quote. It adds a bit of drama to the message.
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