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The Blacksmith
An Analysis of Chapter 112
Tone
Tragic, Somber, And Reflective.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Clear - (4) | There's some - (3) | None - (1) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
Perth, the ship's blacksmith, is kept busy repairing and shaping the crew's weapons and gear. His sad past, including the loss of his feet, family, and possessions due to alcoholism and tragedy, is revealed.
In more detail...
As the Pequod moves through mild weather, Perth, the ship's blacksmith, continues his work on deck, maintaining the crew's weaponry and equipment. His dedication and patience are notable as he works amidst the eager demands of the crew. Despite his hard work, Perth suffers from a painful past; he lost his feet to frostbite, faced financial ruin, and his once happy family fell apart due to his alcoholism. His wife and children died, his home was lost, and now he lives with regret and sorrow, toiling away at sea as an old and lonely man.
Characters
- Perth
- About - The Pequod's blacksmith, a hardworking and patient man, haunted by his past losses due to alcoholism, which resulted in financial ruin, the loss of his wife and children, and the amputation of his feet.
- Personality Traits - Patient, silent, hardworking, and bearing an air of solemnity.
- Physical Characteristics - Begrimed, blistered, old, with the loss of extremities of both feet. His gait has a certain slight but painful yaw.
- Character Connections
- Ahab - Perth built Ahab's new leg, showing a professional connection.