

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.
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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.
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.
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.