Moby-Dick discussion questions Chapter 71: “The Jereboam’s Story” and Chapter 72: “The Monkey-Rope”
- Describe the ways in which Gabriel is a foil for Ahab
- In what ways does Ishmael see his position with the monkey-rope as symbolic? Does he seem right? Explain.
- Explain what might be significant about the fact that Ishmael saves Queequeg from sharks.
- What humor exists in this chapter?
