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An Analysis of Chapter 20
Tone
Anticipatory And Industrious, With A Hint Of Underlying Anxiety Concerning Captain Ahab.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exciting - (3) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Calm - (2) | None - (1) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Preparations for the Pequod's voyage intensify, with new sails and rigging being installed, and all hands working tirelessly. Queequeg and Ishmael prepare to board the ship.
In more detail...
Chapter 20 describes the flurry of activity aboard the Pequod as it nears readiness for departure. Old sails are repaired, new ones are received, along with other essential supplies for the long whaling voyage. Captain Peleg remains vigilant onboard, while Bildad oversees the provisioning. The crew works overtime, ensuring everything is in order. The call is made for all ship members to board, with a sense of urgency, though the ship's departure is actually several days away. The necessities for a three-year sea venture are compared to a prolonged exercise in housekeeping, emphasizing the scale and detail of the preparations. Aunt Charity, Bildad's sister, is notably industrious in her efforts to supply the ship with odds and ends, adding a human touch to the preparations. Throughout these activities, Ishmael inquires about the elusive Captain Ahab. The chapter concludes with an announcement that the Pequod will sail the next day, prompting Ishmael and Queequeg to make an early start towards the ship.
Characters
- Captain Peleg
- About - Focused on overseing the Pequod's preparations, Captain Peleg remains mostly on the ship, vigilantly supervising the crew.
- Personality Traits - Vigilant, authoritative, possibly impatient.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Bildad - Shares the ship's command and preparation duties with Peleg.
- The Crew - Oversees and directs their work.
- Captain Bildad
- About - Occupied with procuring supplies for the Pequod, Captain Bildad addresses the logistical side of the ship's preparations.
- Personality Traits - Industrious, pragmatic, religious.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Peleg - Shares the ship's command and preparation duties with Bildad.
- The Crew - Ensures the crew has what they need for the voyage.
- Aunt Charity - Brother of Charity, who is helping to outfit the ship.
- Aunt Charity
- About - Bildad's sister, determined and kind, contributes significantly to equipping the Pequod, providing all manner of supplies for the welfare of the crew.
- Personality Traits - Determined, indefatigable, kind-hearted.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as a lean old lady.
- Character Connections
- Bildad - Sister of Bildad, helps to supply the Pequod with needed items due to her brother's involvement.
- The Crew - Aids the crew through her provision of various supplies.
- Ishmael
- About - Ishmael is involved in the ship's preparations, assisting Queequeg and expressing some internal misgivings about not yet having met Captain Ahab.
- Personality Traits - Contemplative, slightly anxious about the imminent journey.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Queequeg - Ishmael's close companion and fellow crew member, with whom he is preparing to board the Pequod.
- The Crew - Will soon be joining them as a fellow sailor.
- Queequeg
- About - Queequeg is getting ready to board the Pequod, assisting in the final loading of his and Ishmael's belongings, and preparing for the voyage ahead.
- Personality Traits - Cooperative and focused on the tasks at hand.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Ishmael - Close companion and friend, preparing for the voyage together.