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Starbuck is different from Ahab because Starbuck wants to make peace with the whale instead of capture it and eat it like Ahab.
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∙ 13y agoAhab is an Arab, and Starbuck likes coffee
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What does starbuck beg ahab to do?
Starbuck begs Ahab to consider the safety of the crew and abandon his dangerous pursuit of Moby Dick. He pleads with Ahab to turn back and save their lives.
Why does Starbuck argue that it is madness for Ahab to be angry with Moby Dick for the loss of his leg?
Starbuck argues that it is madness for Ahab to be angry with Moby Dick because the whale is just acting on instinct and does not have human intention or malice. Starbuck believes that Ahab's obsession with revenge is futile and only leads to self-destruction. He sees Ahab's pursuit of Moby Dick as a dangerous quest that will ultimately bring tragedy.
Who did Ahab ask to take command of the Pequod on the first day of the hunt?
starbuck
Who did captain ahab share a cabin with?
Captain Ahab shared a cabin with Starbuck, who was the first mate on the ship. Starbuck was a steadfast and moral character who often clashed with Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the white whale, Moby Dick.
Who asked Captain Ahab if Moby Dick had taken off his leg?
Starbuck asked Captain Ahab if Moby Dick had taken off his leg. Starbuck was concerned about Ahab's obsession with revenge and wanted him to give up his pursuit of the whale.
Why did starbuck protest ahab intention to kill Moby Dick?
Because Starbuck doesn't want Ahab to kill Moby Dick because Moby Dick didn't had the fault that Ahab lost his leg.
Why does starbuck obey ahab though he disagrees with him?
Starbuck obeys because he knows Moby-Dick's capture is worth a fortune.
Who thought about using one of Ahab's muskets to kill the captain?
starbuck
Who asked Captain Ahab if moby had taken off his leg?
Starbuck
What awakened Starbuck?
the sound of Ahab's peg leg on the deck above him
Which of these statements correctly explains Starbuck's reasons for what he told Captain Ahab?
Starbuck expresses concerns about Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against Moby Dick because he believes it endangers the crew and goes against their mission. He tries to reason with Ahab and persuade him to prioritize the safety of the ship and crew, but ultimately is overruled by Ahab's obsession.
Who urged Ahab to abandon his quest for the white whale and return to Nantucket?
Starbuck, the first mate of the Pequod, urged Captain Ahab to abandon his quest for the white whale and return to Nantucket due to concerns for the crew's safety and the consequences of Ahab's obsession.
