Moby-Dick discussion questions Chapter 62 “The Dart” and Chapter 63 “The Crotch”
- What is Ishmael’s attitude toward harpooners in this chapter?
- What is his attitude toward the conventions of whaling?
- What seems to be the main idea in this chapter?
- With what metaphor does Melville begin the chapter? Is that an appropriate metaphor for this book? Explain.
