An Analysis of
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The Advocate
An Analysis of Chapter 24
Tone
Defensive, Proud, Educative, And Persuasive.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Clear - (4) | Calm - (2) | None - (1) | Leisurely - (2) |
Basically...
Ishmael defends the profession of whaling, highlighting its historical and global significance and arguing against its perceived disreputability.
In more detail...
Ishmael advocates for the whaling profession, addressing the perception among land-dwellers that it is unpoetic and disreputable. He juxtaposes the honor given to soldiers with the disdain towards whalemen, despite their shared element of butchery. He argues that whaling should be revered for its economic impact, historical contributions, exploration feats, and the role it plays in international commerce. Ishmael compares whalemen to distinguished historical figures and defends the dignity of the profession, also attributing his own education and the shaping of his character to his time spent on a whale-ship.
Characters
- Ishmael
- About - Narrator of the story, Ishmael, in this chapter, serves as an advocate for the whaling profession, making a compelling case for its nobility, historic importance, and significance.
- Personality Traits - Philosophical, knowledgeable, eloquent, persuasive, prideful in his profession.
- Physical Characteristics - N/A
- Character Connections
- Queequeg - Ishmael begins by alluding to his embarkation with Queequeg into the whaling business.
- Famous historical figures - Compares whalemen to various historical figures such as Alfred the Great, Edmund Burke, and Benjamin Franklin's ancestors to bolster his argument.