How does Equiano react to the fatal flogging of a white crew member?

Equiano expresses a mix of shock and Horror at the fatal flogging of a white crew member, highlighting the brutality and inhumanity of such punishment. He reflects on the arbitrary nature of violence aboard the ship, which underscores the moral depravity of the slave trade. This event deepens his understanding of the pervasive cruelty in the system, affecting his perspective on both life and death within the context of slavery.