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The Cassock
An Analysis of Chapter 95
Tone
Reflective And Slightly Humoristic, Especially In The Comparison Of The Mincer To Religious Figures.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Clear - (4) | Peaceful - (1) | Unknown - (0) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
This chapter details a mincer mincing whale blubber on the Pequod, drawing a comparison to religious services.
In more detail...
In Chapter 95, the focus is on a mincer aboard the Pequod who prepares the blubber for rendering into oil. The mincer is seen enigmatically wrapped in what is likened to a religious garment, or 'cassock'. A detailed description is given of the peculiar tool and process used for mincing the blubber, as well as the way the mincer's protective garment is made from a piece of blubber. A metaphor is drawn comparing the mincer's work and attire to that of a religious figure, with the minced blubber pieces likened to 'bible leaves.' This mirrors the duality between the sacred and profane present throughout the novel.
Characters
- The Mincer
- About - The mincer is a sailor responsible for mincing whale blubber for boiling. This chapter describes his appearance in a whale-blubber cassock and compares his work to that of a religious official.
- Personality Traits - Dedicated to his work and ritualistic in his procedure of preparing the cassock.
- Physical Characteristics - Wears the blubber as a protective garment resembling a priest's cassock.
- Character Connections
- The Mariners - Assist the mincer in carrying the whale-blubber and are his shipmates.
- The whale - Source of the blubber that the mincer works with and transforms into a protective garment.