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To where was the Pequod sailing?
The Pequod was a whaling ship sailing out of Nantucket, Massachusetts on a voyage to hunt whales in the Pacific Ocean.
Why are the pequod planks dented?
because Ahab's peg leg makes marks as he walks across them
Who is stubb in Moby Dick?
Starbuck is the first mate on the Pequod. He is characterized by the fact that his main priority on the Pequod is to hunt whales, since that's his job. Ishmael also regards him as a good example of a religious person.
The American warships that sailed into Edo Bay in 1853 were called what by Japanese?
Nijukowe: or raising whales
What was the result of the Pequod's attack on the large group of whales described as the Grand Armada?
Queequeg stuck a whale with a harpoon, but the whale escaped.
In Herman Melville and Moby-Dick what is Queequeg and job aboard the boat?
Queequeg is a harpooner aboard the Pequod, the whaling ship in "Moby-Dick". As a harpooner, Queequeg is skilled in hunting and killing whales. He is also depicted as a loyal and fearless companion to Ishmael, the novel's protagonist.
Which are common blackouts or brownouts?
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Compare or contrast Pequod's deck then as she would rise on a high hill of the sea this host of vapory spouts...beheld through a blending atmosphere of bluish haze showed like the thousand cheerful ch?
In this passage from "Moby Dick," the narrator describes the Pequod's deck rising and the spouts of whales in the distance blending into the atmosphere. The scene is depicted in a dreamlike and surreal manner, evoking a sense of awe and wonder at the power of nature. The contrast between the ship and the surrounding ocean creates a vivid image of the vastness and beauty of the sea.
What kind of whales have no teeth?
THE TOOTHLESS WHALES: blue whales, finback whales, right whales, sei whales, humpback whales, and gray whales. THE TOOTHED WHALES: white beluga whales, black beluga whales (pilot whales), orcas (killer whales), sperm whales.
When one of the perquod's crewmembers fell into the ocean while removing spermaceti oil from a whale what happened next in the story?
When a crew member from the Pequod fell into the ocean while handling spermaceti oil, Captain Ahab ordered the crew to lower a boat to rescue him. However, the crew hesitated, fearing the danger posed by nearby whales. Ultimately, a brave sailor named Queequeg jumped into the water to save his comrade, showcasing the camaraderie and peril faced by the crew in their whaling endeavors. This incident highlights the themes of danger and the bond among the men aboard the Pequod.
What did men hunt in Antarctica?
No animal lives on the Antarctic continent, so there is/was nothing to hunt on land. The Southern Ocean is home to many kinds of whales and seals, and when hunting these animals was a way of life, whalers and other hunters pursued these animals in the ocean.
What are some negative effects of sonar?
Some negative effects of sonar are that marine animals like whales and dolphins are being effected and not being able to use their sonar very well. It is proven that the reason whales "beach" is because the tests of low-frequency sonar's mess up the hearing of whales and make them lose their sense of direction.
