He complains

at my scent and does not think

I comprehend, but I speak

English. I speak Dutch. I speak

a little French as well, and

languages Monsieur Cuvier

will never know have names.

The fact behind these lines is that she is not only as smart as him, but even smarter, but he treats her like an animal. How can language be used a device to create differences and false superiorities between groups of people?