Moby-Dick discussion questions Chapter 126 “The Life-Buoy” and Chapter 127 “The Deck”
- What is the life-buoy described in the chapter title? What might Melville have chosen to include such a detail?
- Perth claims, “I do not mean anything, sir. I do as I do.” How does Ahab respond? Does that response seem to fit with his view of life as you know it?
- Do Ahab and Perth’s remarks about Perth’s interjection “Faith” correspond to the previous question? Explain.
