Moby-Dick discussion questions Chapter 107 “The Carpenter” and Chapter 108 “Ahab and the Carpenter”
- In the first paragraph Ishmael makes an observation about people, in general. Summarize it. Do you agree? Explain.
- In what ways is the carpenter unique?
- Who is Prometheus?
- What sort of man/creature would Ahab have Prometheus create? What does that reveal about Ahab? What sort of creature does it remind you of?
