All about Captain Peleg from Herman Melville's
Moby Dick

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All about Captain Peleg

Captain Peleg made an appearance in 4 chapters

Here's a summary of what happened...
Peleg, a brusque and candid man, is the co-owner of the Pequod who negotiates Ishmael's contract and shares information about the mysterious Captain Ahab.
Acts gruff initially, questioning Queequeg's status as a cannibal, but becomes impressed with his harpooning and decides to enlist him in the crew.
Focused on overseing the Pequod's preparations, Captain Peleg remains mostly on the ship, vigilantly supervising the crew.
Captain Peleg, one of the principal owners of the Pequod, takes charge of the departure process with great energy and somewhat tyrannical command, finally showing a sign of emotion as the ship sails off.

Captain Peleg's Relationships

A summary of Captain Peleg's 3 connections to Captain Bildad, by chapter.

Chapter 16 - The Ship: His fellow Quaker and co-owner of the Pequod, though they often have contrasting views.
Chapter 18 - His Mark: Business partner who has differing views on religion and ship's crew.
Chapter 22 - Merry Christmas: Co-owner of the Pequod and fellow Quaker; they share command responsibilities.

A summary of Captain Peleg's 2 connections to Ishmael, by chapter.

Chapter 16 - The Ship: He negotiates Ishmael's contract and attempts to assuage his concerns about Captain Ahab.
Chapter 18 - His Mark: Interacts with Ishmael regarding Queequeg's qualifications.

A summary of Captain Peleg's 1 connection to Queequeg, by chapter.

Chapter 18 - His Mark: Initially prejudiced against but later admires Queequeg's harpooning ability.

A summary of Captain Peleg's 1 connection to Bildad, by chapter.

Chapter 20 - All Astir: Shares the ship's command and preparation duties with Peleg.

A summary of Captain Peleg's 1 connection to The Crew, by chapter.

Chapter 20 - All Astir: Oversees and directs their work.

A summary of Captain Peleg's 1 connection to Mr. Starbuck, by chapter.

Chapter 22 - Merry Christmas: Chief mate of the Pequod; he receives orders from Peleg for the ship's departure.