Moby-Dick discussion questions Chapter 119 “The Candles”: To what does the chapter title refer
- To what does the chapter title refer?
- How does the theme of weaving appear in this chapter?
- What is Ahab’s attitude toward the “clear spirit of clear fire” in this long speech? Doesn’t it seem sacrilegious? Explain.
- With what powerful words and phrases does Ahab describe his life in this speech?
