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What does ahab's make the harpooners do once they have promised to pursue the white whale?
Ahab makes the harpooners swear on a blood oath to help him seek revenge on the white whale, Moby Dick. He wants their commitment to be as intense as his own in their pursuit of the whale.
Who are the three harpooners in Moby Dick?
The three harpooners in "Moby Dick" are Queequeg, Tashtego, and Daggoo. They are skilled whalemen with diverse backgrounds who form an important part of the crew aboard the Pequod.
Who was coowner and captain of the Pequod in Moby Dick?
Ahab was the co-owner and captain of the Pequod in "Moby Dick." He is the central character of the novel, driven by his obsession with hunting down the white whale, Moby Dick, who had maimed him in a previous encounter. Ahab's quest for revenge ultimately leads to the destruction of the Pequod and its crew.
In the book Moby Dick What is a whetstone?
A whetstone is a tool used for sharpening blades, such as knives or axes. In "Moby Dick," whetstones are mentioned in the context of the sailors sharpening their harpoon blades in preparation for hunting whales.
Can you give me a sentence for the word harpoons?
they threw harpoons at the whale
Who told AHAB there would be no rain for three years in the bible?
Elisha
Did native Americans hunt with harpoons?
whales and sometimes walrus and tax revenuers
Why are the harpooners in Moby Dick significant?
They are the ones who kill the whales.
Can harpoons be made out of Granite?
Generally granite will be too heavy and fragile to make harpoons.
Which memeber of the pequod crew sharpened the harpooners and even pulled teeth?
the carpenter
How does Captain Ahab have the officers of the Pequod show their allegiance to him?
Captain Ahab has the officers of the Pequod show their allegiance to him by making them swear an oath on a harpoon to seek revenge on Moby Dick. This unites them in their shared mission and loyalty to Ahab as their leader.
Who was Ahab and Clyde?
Ahab was the character in a song by Ray Stevens "Ahab the Arab," Clyde was his camel.
