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Why does Melville choose to include a line from the Book of Job? In what ways has Ishmael’s experience been …
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Consider the simile between the Pequod and a cannonball. Why does Melville make that particular comparison? How does this chapter …
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To what does the chapter title refer? In what way is this chapter a temptation scene? What seems unusual about …
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Why is this chapter called “The Hat”? In what sense is Ahab’s hat so important? Describe the juxtaposition of Fedallah …
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Moby-Dick discussion questions Chapter 128 “The Pequod Meets the Rachel” and Chapter 129 “The Cabin”
Describe the sentiments toward Ahab this chapter generates. How can the same Ahab who seems so tender toward Pip behave …
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What is the life-buoy described in the chapter title? What might Melville have chosen to include such a detail? Perth …
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What is the state of the ship’s compass? Is that suggestive, or ironic? What is Starbuck’s dilemma in this chapter? …
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How does this add to, change, or reinforce your understanding of Ahab? Does the chapter affect your view of Starbuck? …
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To what does the chapter title refer? How does the theme of weaving appear in this chapter? What is Ahab’s …
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What conditions must be met before Ahab can perish? In what way does this prophecy add to the story? Summarize …
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