The Deck, Midnight, and Aloft
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Introduction |
These three odd chapters pair with the three chapters which come after the Quarterdeck. |
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Answer the following questions. 1. What is everyone’s attitude towards the storm in these chapters? 2. How do most of the crew regard Ahab? |
The Musket
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Introduction |
Starbuck has a good idea. |
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Questions |
Answer the following questions. 1. Why do you suppose the chapter begin with a discussion of the man at the tiller? How is the tiller being used metaphorically? 2. How is Starbuck tempted? What are the arguments for murder? What are the arguments against? Why doesn’t he think of hell? 3. What allusion is made in the final paragraphs? Who is Starbuck compared to? How is this favorable to Starbuck? 4. Why is there a favorable allusion for something he fails to do? |
The Needle
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Introduction |
A little science enters the fray. |
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Questions |
Answer the following questions 1. Why is the first paragraph odd? How is the hip traveling relative to the wind? Is nature neutral or against man? 2. How did the compasses get messed up? Really, how did they get messed up? 3. How does everyone react to the new turn? How do the harpooneers? 4. How does Ahab make himself Lord over the Level Loadstone? 5. Complete the quote; "In his fiery eyes______________________" What is the significance of this quote? |
The Log and Line
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Introduction |
A quaint and curious way of measuring speed. |
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Answer the following questions. 1. How does one use a log and line to measure speed? What else do you need? 2. What punning does Ahab do with the manxman? 3. What happens when Ahab looks in Pip’s eyes? 4. Why does Pip cling to Ahab? Why might Ahab need Pip? |
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