Moby-Dick; or, The Whale

Moby Dick, or The Whale - Chapter 016

15 snips
May 25, 2023
Ishmael and Queequeg embark on an exciting quest to select a whaling ship. They explore three intriguing options, ultimately favoring the mysterious Pequod. The duo stumbles upon a quirky whale-bone wigwam and an authoritative old seaman. Their journey takes a thrilling turn as they meet the ship's owners, Peleg and Bildad, and secure their roles on the Pequod. However, eerie rumors about the enigmatic Captain Ahab—who has a haunting past and a missing leg—leave Ishmael both anxious and fascinated.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
ANECDOTE

Queequeg Leaves Ship Choice To Yo-Jo

  • Queequeg deferred ship selection to his god Yo-Jo and insisted Ishmael choose the vessel alone.
  • Ishmael reluctantly agreed and immediately set out to pick a ship among those in port.
INSIGHT

The Pequod's Barbaric, Noble Character

  • Ishmael discovers the Pequod's strange, trophy-like appearance and feels its melancholy nobility.
  • The ship's whale-bone fittings and carved jaw-tiller symbolize its long, violent history at sea.
ANECDOTE

Whale-Jaw Wigwam And The Ship's Authority

  • On the Pequod's deck Ishmael finds a conical wigwam made of whale-jaw slabs that shelters a commanding figure.
  • Inside that tent sits an elderly seaman who appears to hold authority on board.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app