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The Right Whale’s Head—Contrasted View
An Analysis of Chapter 75
Tone
Reflective, Curious, And Descriptive
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm - (1) | Clear - (4) | Peaceful - (1) | None - (1) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
The narrator examines the physical characteristics of the right whale's head, comparing it to various objects and exploring its anatomy in detail.
In more detail...
In Chapter 75, the narrator invites the reader to closely observe the unique aspects of the right whale's head. Contrasted with earlier descriptions of the sperm whale's head, the right whale's features are likened to a gigantic shoe, a bass-viol, and an oak with a bird's nest, among other imaginative comparisons. The crested 'crown' or 'bonnet', along with the peculiar 'furnished busks' of the whale's mouth-formed by the baleen plates-are meticulously described and contemplated. The narrator speculates about the whales' ages and reflects on historical perceptions of the whale's anatomy. Distinctions between the right whale and the sperm whale are highlighted, emphasizing the right whale's practicality in the face of death, in opposition to the more philosophical demeanor of the sperm whale.
Characters
- Right Whale
- About - The right whale is described in exquisite detail, focusing on the anatomical features of its head. The whale's head is likened to various objects and is made emblematic of practicality and stoicism in the face of death.
- Personality Traits - While not a character in the traditional sense, the whale's physical attributes are anthropomorphized to suggest personality traits such as stoicism and resolution.
- Physical Characteristics - Features include two f-shaped spoutholes, a 'crown' or 'bonnet' on top, and 'furnished busks'-barnacle-encrusted baleen plates inside the mouth. The lower lip is particularly prominent, and the mouth interior has been compared to an Indian wigwam.
- Sperm Whale
- About - The sperm whale's head is mentioned in comparison to that of the right whale, highlighting the lack of certain features like the 'blinds' of bone and the significant lower lip in the sperm whale.
- Personality Traits - Implied to have a philosophical demeanor, contrasting with the right whale's practicality.
- Physical Characteristics - Has a singular external spout-hole and lacks the baleen 'blinds' or 'furnished busks' that the right whale has.