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Why is Ishmael going to sea? What did he do before the story begins?
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He is seaking adventure and excitement. He wants to see the world. He was a teacher and he learns about the whales.
Q 2/21
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What is Queequeg's mark? Why do you think he would have to make it?
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His mark is a fish or whale. He cannot read or write, so he makes a mark.
21 questions
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Why is Ishmael going to sea? What did he do before the story begins?
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What is Queequeg's mark? Why do you think he would have to make it?
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What does Elijah say about Captain Ahab and Ishmael's decision to sail? What is Elijah's prophecy?
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Briefly describe the story of Jonah and the whale. What happened to him? Why do you think Father Mapple stresses this story to the sailors? What is his warning?
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What is Ishmael's initation into the crew? Why does he have to do it?
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How did Captain Ahab lose his leg? What does Ahab offer the man who finds the white whale?
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Moby Duck is infamous amongst sailors. Describe some of the men's stories about him.
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Describe Captain Ahab's "ceremony". Why is this important to the crew and its mission?
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There is unrest on The Pequod. As they pursue the hunted whale, some of the crew begrudges the Asian harpooners. Why? What is Ahab's response to Mr. Starbuck's confrontation?
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Captain Boomer, of the Samuel Enderby, is Ahab's literary foil. How is he the opposite of Ahab?
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How does sudden death of the long haired sailor change the tone of the story? How does Starbuck feel about this event?
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What happened to Little Pip? Why do you think he "wigs out"?
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Captain Ahab, despite the fact he is crazy, is a good sailor. How does he get his men and his ship out of the ice?
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Why does Queequeg's refuge to harpoon?
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What does "Bad Magic" mean?
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Ultimately, what is Starbuck's weakness? What should he do?
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Queequeg has an interesting request. What does he want built? Why?
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The storm is said to be the climax of the story. Describe what happens and how Ahab cinches his men into his cause?
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Describe Ahab's last moments in the film.
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What happens to the Pequod?
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Ishmael, a stranger tot he sea, is saved in a bizarre way. Describe his rescue.
