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 in such a way?
- Whom does Ahab hope will forgive him? What does that suggest to you?
- Why does Melville put this chapter after the last one?
- With what tone does the chapter conclude?
