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Leg and Arm
An Analysis of Chapter 100
Tone
Melancholic, Suspenseful, Reflective
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling - (4) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Hostile - (4) | A little - (2) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
The Pequod encounters the Samuel Enderby, a ship with a one-armed captain who shares his harrowing encounter with Moby Dick, which cost him an arm.
In more detail...
Captain Ahab aboard the Pequod hails the Samuel Enderby of London, captained by a one-armed man named Boomer. In an urgent need to know if they've seen Moby Dick, Ahab quickly arranges to visit Boomer's ship, using an innovative mechanical contrivance to overcome his own disability of having one leg. During the meeting, Captain Boomer recounts how he lost his arm to Moby Dick, while Dr. Bunger, the ship's surgeon, humorously narrates his own involvement. Despite Ahab's intense curiosity about Moby Dick's whereabouts, Captain Boomer discourages further pursuit of the white whale. The chapter ends with Ahab returning to his ship, fierce in his resolve to continue hunting the white whale.
Characters
- Captain Ahab
- About - Ahab arranges to visit the Samuel Enderby following his obsession with Moby Dick. His disability and intense resolve to find the whale are highlighted in this chapter.
- Personality Traits - Impetuous, obsessive, determined.
- Physical Characteristics - Ivory leg, old man, intense presence.
- Character Connections
- Captain Boomer - Inquires about Moby Dick, contrasts with Boomer's decision to forgo further pursuit.
- Pequod Crew - Commands his crew during the encounter with the Samuel Enderby.
- Fedallah - Fedallah observes Ahab's intense conversation with Boomer, possibly worried about Ahab's state of mind.
- Captain Boomer
- About - Boomer, the jovial captain of the Samuel Enderby, shares his story of losing an arm to Moby Dick and proportionately advises against further pursuit of the whale.
- Personality Traits - Jovial, good-humored, honest, reflective.
- Physical Characteristics - Brawny, darkly-tanned, good-natured, one-armed.
- Character Connections
- Captain Ahab - Shares his encounter with Moby Dick and subtly advises Ahab not to pursue the whale.
- Dr. Bunger - Engages in playful banter with the surgeon who attended to his amputation.
- Dr. Bunger
- About - Dr. Bunger, the ship's surgeon aboard the Samuel Enderby, humorously reveals the story behind Boomer's amputation and his own behavior during the event.
- Personality Traits - Professional, godly-looking, facetious, jocular.
- Physical Characteristics - Round face, godly appearance, dressed in faded attire.
- Character Connections
- Captain Boomer - Recounts his version of Boomer's injury and teases him about their shared experience.