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All about Stubb
Stubb made an appearance in 30 chapters
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Stubb is introduced as the second mate of the Pequod, hailing from Cape Cod. He is cheerful, unfazed by danger, and maintains a relaxed disposition, even during the chaos of whale hunting. His fondness for smoking his pipe is notable and contributes to his calm demeanor.
Stubb is the second mate who goes to chat with Ahab. He is taken aback by Ahab's fierce reaction to his suggestion and is left to question Ahab's sanity and his own course of action, revealing his conscientious nature as he reflects on Ahab's behavior and the peculiar dynamic aboard the Pequod.
Stubb recounts his dream to Flask, revealing his interpretation of Ahab's authority and deciding to avoid confrontation with Ahab. He appears to gain insight from the dream, which influences his behavior.
Stubb gently shakes the main brace before notifying Flask about dinner, and he too behaves with reverence at Ahab's table.
Second mate Stubb is seen whispering with Flask and commenting on Ahab's behavior, recognizing the depth of Ahab's determination.
Stubb, during his first night watch, muses about fate and laughs at life's peculiarities, sings a song, and prepares to answer Starbuck's call.
Stubb is the second mate, known for his humorous personality. He motivates his crew with a mix of amusement and command. He decides to smoke his pipe during the hunt, demonstrating his laid-back attitude even in times of tension.
Stubb, in his oil-jacket and smoking his pipe, responds in a calm and collected manner to Ishmael's jest about the dangerous nature of whaling.
Stubb jests about the absurdity of Ahab's determination to lead a whale hunt with a prosthetic leg.
Stubb, the second mate of the Pequod, showcases his harpoon skills by successfully killing a sperm whale after rousing the crew from drowsiness to an eager hunt.
Stubb, the second mate of the Pequod, is very much in his element, overseeing the mooring of the whale he killed and indulging in his love for whale meat. He demonstrates his characteristic jovial and carefree attitude as he takes command and enjoys his victorious supper.
Mentioned as an unprejudiced man who can still eat whale meat; his character exemplifies a more practical approach to utilizing all parts of the whale, unfazed by the taboos or practical challenges that discourage others.
Stubb, one of the Pequod's mates, organizes the anchor-watch and directs the shark defense operation, showing his leadership and decision-making in facing the onslaught of sharks.
Stubb, the second mate, assists Starbuck in cutting into the whale and initiates the heaving at the windlass.
Stubb's involvement in the chapter highlights his pragmatic attitude and sense of humor, as demonstrated by his ridicule of the steward for offering ginger-water instead of grog to Queequeg.
Stubb, one of the Pequod's mates, participates in the whale hunt and expresses superstitious thoughts and disdain for Fedallah during his conversation with Flask.
Stubb is the ship's second mate who, during the commotion, provides comments that reflect caution and practical advice.
Stubb leads the chase and expertly executes the pitchpoling maneuver, showcasing his skills and leadership in the hunt.
Stubb uses his cunning to trick the French captain of the whaling ship Rose-bud into giving up their catch by pretending to be concerned about their safety. He discovers and extracts ambergris from one of the dead whales, securing a valuable resource for the Pequod.
Stubb, the second mate of the Pequod, loses his after-oarsman to an injury and has him temporarily replaced by Pip. He displays an impassive and utilitarian attitude; when Pip panics and jeopardizes the whale hunt, Stubb gives the command that prioritizes the whale over Pip's life.
Stubb oversees the start of the try-works operations, instructing the cook to ignite the fire. As second mate, he is responsible for parts of the ship's activities and is mentioned briefly in this context.
Stubb, the second mate, cynically comments on the crew's fascination with the coin, dismissing the superstitions while offering his own humorous take.
Stubb jubilantly leaps amidst the golden light, affirming his persistent jovial nature despite the perils of their profession.
Stubb, the second mate, comments on Ahab's musings, offering a perspective that champions the embrace of one's destined role and the challenge it presents.
Stubb is also involved in managing the crew during the storm, directing the hoisting and lashing of the boats. He maintains humor in the face of danger, singing to keep his spirits up.
Stubb spends the chapter securing the ship's anchors with Flask, debating about the risks of seafaring, and questioning Flask's earlier pessimistic statements. His mood seems sanguine and he uses humor to lighten the work in the wet conditions.
Stubb makes a brief appearance being instructed by Starbuck to go down and inform Captain Ahab about the situation.
Stubb, the second mate of the Pequod, provides commentary during the encounter, speculating humorously about the seriousness of the Rachel's captain and then acknowledging the tragedy of Gardiner's lost son.
Stubb participates in the chase and retrieval of Ahab after his boat is destroyed by Moby Dick. He exhibits his characteristic levity in the face of danger.
Stubb acts as the embodiment of the crew's enthusiasm for the chase, encouraging the hunt and displaying unbridled excitement at the sight of Moby Dick.
Stubb's Relationships
A summary of Stubb's 10 connections to Ahab, by chapter.
Chapter 29 - Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb: Stubb encounters Ahab's wrath in their interaction, indicating a clear power dynamic tilted in Ahab's favor.
Chapter 31 - Queen Mab: Stubb dreams about Ahab kicking him with his ivory leg which symbolizes Stubb's acknowledgement of Ahab's power.
Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew: Subordinate to Captain Ahab, they discuss Ahab's participation in the hunt.
Chapter 61 - Stubb Kills a Whale: Stubb follows Captain Ahab's orders to chase and hunt the whale.
Chapter 64 - Stubb’s Supper: Ship's captain, Ahab momentarily appears to give orders and then retires, while Stubb manages the whale.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: Captain of the Pequod; Stubb speculates about Ahab's relationship with Fedallah and Ahab's quest for Moby Dick.
Chapter 91 - The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud: Reports back to Captain Ahab and responds to his commands.
Chapter 114 - The Gilder: Stubb serves under Ahab but differs greatly in temperament.
Chapter 118 - The Quadrant: His captain, toward whom Stubb maintains a level of respect and philosophical detachment.
Chapter 134 - The Chase - Second Day: One of Ahab's officers, who follows Ahab's commands and shares in the pursuit of Moby Dick.
A summary of Stubb's 8 connections to Flask, by chapter.
Chapter 31 - Queen Mab: They have a conversation about Stubb's dream, showcasing their friendship and differing views.
Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table: As Flask's superior, Stubb carries forward the dinner invitation to him.
Chapter 36 - The Quarter-Deck: Together they share asides about Ahab's actions.
Chapter 48 - The First Lowering: Both are part of Ahab's crew, taking part in the hunt under Ahab's command.
Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew: Shipmates and fellow officers aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: His fellow mate, with whom he shares the experience of the right whale hunt and discussions of Fedallah.
Chapter 99 - The Doubloon: Colleague and fellow mate.
Chapter 121 - Midnight.The Forecastle Bulwarks: Shipmate, with whom he has a contentious but comical discussion while working.
A summary of Stubb's 7 connections to Starbuck, by chapter.
Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table: Stubb receives orders from Starbuck and follows his lead.
Chapter 39 - First Night-Watch: Stubb acknowledges Starbuck as his superior while preparing to respond to his order.
Chapter 48 - The First Lowering: Participates alongside Starbuck in the whale hunt and engages in dialogue with him.
Chapter 67 - Cutting In: Works alongside Starbuck as the two mates lead the cutting-in process.
Chapter 114 - The Gilder: Colleague with whom he shares duties aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 119 - The Candles: Second mate to Starbuck, sharing duties during the typhoon, but differing greatly in demeanor.
Chapter 123 - The Musket: Stubb acts under Starbuck's command to go and inform Captain Ahab about the ship's position and situation.
A summary of Stubb's 3 connections to Queequeg, by chapter.
Chapter 66 - The Shark Massacre: Instructs Queequeg and another seaman to fight off the sharks.
Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets: Crewmate and fellow officer aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling: Benefits from Queequeg's preparation of the boat.
A summary of Stubb's 2 connections to Tashtego, by chapter.
Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets: Concerned for Tashtego when he falls.
Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling: Works alongside Tashtego and commands the chase.
A summary of Stubb's 2 connections to Captain Ahab, by chapter.
Chapter 128 - The Pequod Meets The Rachel: Observes Ahab and discusses his actions with Flask.
Chapter 133 - The Chase: As the second mate, Stubb is under Ahab's command and is involved in the chase for Moby Dick.
A summary of Stubb's 1 connection to Ishmael, by chapter.
Chapter 49 - The Hyena: Responds to Ishmael's questions about the prudence of whaling, sharing experiences in the craft.
A summary of Stubb's 1 connection to Fedallah, by chapter.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: An enigmatic figure about whom Stubb expresses his distrust and superstitions.
A summary of Stubb's 1 connection to Pip, by chapter.
Chapter 93 - The Castaway: The captain who ultimately commands not to rescue Pip, leading to Pip's psychological break.
A summary of Stubb's 10 connections to Ahab, by chapter.
Chapter 29 - Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb: Stubb encounters Ahab's wrath in their interaction, indicating a clear power dynamic tilted in Ahab's favor.
Chapter 31 - Queen Mab: Stubb dreams about Ahab kicking him with his ivory leg which symbolizes Stubb's acknowledgement of Ahab's power.
Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew: Subordinate to Captain Ahab, they discuss Ahab's participation in the hunt.
Chapter 61 - Stubb Kills a Whale: Stubb follows Captain Ahab's orders to chase and hunt the whale.
Chapter 64 - Stubb’s Supper: Ship's captain, Ahab momentarily appears to give orders and then retires, while Stubb manages the whale.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: Captain of the Pequod; Stubb speculates about Ahab's relationship with Fedallah and Ahab's quest for Moby Dick.
Chapter 91 - The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud: Reports back to Captain Ahab and responds to his commands.
Chapter 114 - The Gilder: Stubb serves under Ahab but differs greatly in temperament.
Chapter 118 - The Quadrant: His captain, toward whom Stubb maintains a level of respect and philosophical detachment.
Chapter 134 - The Chase - Second Day: One of Ahab's officers, who follows Ahab's commands and shares in the pursuit of Moby Dick.
Chapter 29 - Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb: Stubb encounters Ahab's wrath in their interaction, indicating a clear power dynamic tilted in Ahab's favor.
Chapter 31 - Queen Mab: Stubb dreams about Ahab kicking him with his ivory leg which symbolizes Stubb's acknowledgement of Ahab's power.
Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew: Subordinate to Captain Ahab, they discuss Ahab's participation in the hunt.
Chapter 61 - Stubb Kills a Whale: Stubb follows Captain Ahab's orders to chase and hunt the whale.
Chapter 64 - Stubb’s Supper: Ship's captain, Ahab momentarily appears to give orders and then retires, while Stubb manages the whale.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: Captain of the Pequod; Stubb speculates about Ahab's relationship with Fedallah and Ahab's quest for Moby Dick.
Chapter 91 - The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud: Reports back to Captain Ahab and responds to his commands.
Chapter 114 - The Gilder: Stubb serves under Ahab but differs greatly in temperament.
Chapter 118 - The Quadrant: His captain, toward whom Stubb maintains a level of respect and philosophical detachment.
Chapter 134 - The Chase - Second Day: One of Ahab's officers, who follows Ahab's commands and shares in the pursuit of Moby Dick.
A summary of Stubb's 8 connections to Flask, by chapter.
Chapter 31 - Queen Mab: They have a conversation about Stubb's dream, showcasing their friendship and differing views.
Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table: As Flask's superior, Stubb carries forward the dinner invitation to him.
Chapter 36 - The Quarter-Deck: Together they share asides about Ahab's actions.
Chapter 48 - The First Lowering: Both are part of Ahab's crew, taking part in the hunt under Ahab's command.
Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew: Shipmates and fellow officers aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: His fellow mate, with whom he shares the experience of the right whale hunt and discussions of Fedallah.
Chapter 99 - The Doubloon: Colleague and fellow mate.
Chapter 121 - Midnight.The Forecastle Bulwarks: Shipmate, with whom he has a contentious but comical discussion while working.
Chapter 31 - Queen Mab: They have a conversation about Stubb's dream, showcasing their friendship and differing views.
Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table: As Flask's superior, Stubb carries forward the dinner invitation to him.
Chapter 36 - The Quarter-Deck: Together they share asides about Ahab's actions.
Chapter 48 - The First Lowering: Both are part of Ahab's crew, taking part in the hunt under Ahab's command.
Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew: Shipmates and fellow officers aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: His fellow mate, with whom he shares the experience of the right whale hunt and discussions of Fedallah.
Chapter 99 - The Doubloon: Colleague and fellow mate.
Chapter 121 - Midnight.The Forecastle Bulwarks: Shipmate, with whom he has a contentious but comical discussion while working.
A summary of Stubb's 7 connections to Starbuck, by chapter.
Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table: Stubb receives orders from Starbuck and follows his lead.
Chapter 39 - First Night-Watch: Stubb acknowledges Starbuck as his superior while preparing to respond to his order.
Chapter 48 - The First Lowering: Participates alongside Starbuck in the whale hunt and engages in dialogue with him.
Chapter 67 - Cutting In: Works alongside Starbuck as the two mates lead the cutting-in process.
Chapter 114 - The Gilder: Colleague with whom he shares duties aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 119 - The Candles: Second mate to Starbuck, sharing duties during the typhoon, but differing greatly in demeanor.
Chapter 123 - The Musket: Stubb acts under Starbuck's command to go and inform Captain Ahab about the ship's position and situation.
Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table: Stubb receives orders from Starbuck and follows his lead.
Chapter 39 - First Night-Watch: Stubb acknowledges Starbuck as his superior while preparing to respond to his order.
Chapter 48 - The First Lowering: Participates alongside Starbuck in the whale hunt and engages in dialogue with him.
Chapter 67 - Cutting In: Works alongside Starbuck as the two mates lead the cutting-in process.
Chapter 114 - The Gilder: Colleague with whom he shares duties aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 119 - The Candles: Second mate to Starbuck, sharing duties during the typhoon, but differing greatly in demeanor.
Chapter 123 - The Musket: Stubb acts under Starbuck's command to go and inform Captain Ahab about the ship's position and situation.
A summary of Stubb's 3 connections to Queequeg, by chapter.
Chapter 66 - The Shark Massacre: Instructs Queequeg and another seaman to fight off the sharks.
Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets: Crewmate and fellow officer aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling: Benefits from Queequeg's preparation of the boat.
Chapter 66 - The Shark Massacre: Instructs Queequeg and another seaman to fight off the sharks.
Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets: Crewmate and fellow officer aboard the Pequod.
Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling: Benefits from Queequeg's preparation of the boat.
A summary of Stubb's 2 connections to Tashtego, by chapter.
Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets: Concerned for Tashtego when he falls.
Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling: Works alongside Tashtego and commands the chase.
Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets: Concerned for Tashtego when he falls.
Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling: Works alongside Tashtego and commands the chase.
A summary of Stubb's 2 connections to Captain Ahab, by chapter.
Chapter 128 - The Pequod Meets The Rachel: Observes Ahab and discusses his actions with Flask.
Chapter 133 - The Chase: As the second mate, Stubb is under Ahab's command and is involved in the chase for Moby Dick.
Chapter 128 - The Pequod Meets The Rachel: Observes Ahab and discusses his actions with Flask.
Chapter 133 - The Chase: As the second mate, Stubb is under Ahab's command and is involved in the chase for Moby Dick.
A summary of Stubb's 1 connection to Ishmael, by chapter.
Chapter 49 - The Hyena: Responds to Ishmael's questions about the prudence of whaling, sharing experiences in the craft.
Chapter 49 - The Hyena: Responds to Ishmael's questions about the prudence of whaling, sharing experiences in the craft.
A summary of Stubb's 1 connection to Fedallah, by chapter.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: An enigmatic figure about whom Stubb expresses his distrust and superstitions.
Chapter 73 - Stubb and Flask kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk over Him: An enigmatic figure about whom Stubb expresses his distrust and superstitions.
A summary of Stubb's 1 connection to Pip, by chapter.
Chapter 93 - The Castaway: The captain who ultimately commands not to rescue Pip, leading to Pip's psychological break.
Chapter 93 - The Castaway: The captain who ultimately commands not to rescue Pip, leading to Pip's psychological break.