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Carly H.'s avatar

Every time Ishmael says “Let us now…” you know it’s going to be rough

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Alex Marden's avatar

I wonder how many times throughout the book Ishmael insists, “no but seriously this could happen fr fr”

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S HALL's avatar

I have renounced all ignorant incredulity. This was very funny. Thanks😄

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Kate B's avatar

Most of the things that struck me in this set of chapters are things you point out too - the visceral ew factor of the phrase "it is pleasant to read about whales through their own spectacles" and how bonkers (and ultimately entertaining) Ahab's speech in ch 70 is.

My favorite the homoerotic visual of Queequeg in his "highland costume": " On the occasion in question, Queequeg figured in the Highland costume—a shirt and socks—in which to my eyes, at least, he appeared to uncommon advantage; and no one had a better chance to observe him, as will presently be seen." - their love story continues to be the highlight for me.

Weirdest quote in this part: "What a really beautiful and chaste-looking mouth!" talking about the decapitated whale head.

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