Andres Orozco
Discussion Questions 4 (91-96)
What point is Pip trying to make by jumping out of the boat and why does he become “crazy”?
What is the significance of the way Ishmael describes the try-works?
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Andres Orozco Discussion Questions 3 (48-55)
Andres Orozco
Discussion Questions 3 (48-55)
What is the significance of Ishmael rewriting his will, and asking Queequeg for help? Out of all people why Queequeg?
What does Ahab’s unwillingness of a “gam” with the Albatross show or tell us about his obsession with Moby Dick?
Conor Bruemmer Discussion Questions # 5
1. In "The Mast-Head", is the rise to the top of the crow's nest a symbol for a climb up a corporate ladder or an accent into every sailor's mind?
2. My overal riding question after completing the book is why Melville decided to save Ishmael. So, is there something special about Ishmael that granted his salvation or was it coincidental?
1. In "The Mast-Head", is the rise to the top of the crow's nest a symbol for a climb up a corporate ladder or an accent into every sailor's mind?
2. My overal riding question after completing the book is why Melville decided to save Ishmael. So, is there something special about Ishmael that granted his salvation or was it coincidental?
Conor Bruemmer Discussion Questions # 4
1. So after completing the book, Is the reader suppose to look at Ahab's journey as a means to an end or a success in disguised?
2. Likewise, should readers then be fearful of striving after their own goals or be able to take Ahab's failure as a story of fate?
1. So after completing the book, Is the reader suppose to look at Ahab's journey as a means to an end or a success in disguised?
2. Likewise, should readers then be fearful of striving after their own goals or be able to take Ahab's failure as a story of fate?
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Colin Spears Discussion Question 5
2/5/13
Discussion Question 5
1. Is Ahab a tragic hero or a villain?
2. Considering Pip's insanity after spending a day on the ocean, is Ishmael's tale real or insane ramblings?
Discussion Question 5
1. Is Ahab a tragic hero or a villain?
2. Considering Pip's insanity after spending a day on the ocean, is Ishmael's tale real or insane ramblings?
Colin Spears Discussion Question 4
2/5/13
Discussion Question 4
1. What is the significance that the Rachel, an obvious illusion to the biblical figure, picks up the "orphan" Ishamael?
2. In chapter 125, after the log and line snap and Ahab gets in a fight with the Manxman, Ahab says to Pip, "I feel prouder leading thee by thy black hand, than though I grasped an Emperor's" (392). Does Ahab share abolitionist views, or is he just a crazy mad man on the seas?
Discussion Question 4
1. What is the significance that the Rachel, an obvious illusion to the biblical figure, picks up the "orphan" Ishamael?
2. In chapter 125, after the log and line snap and Ahab gets in a fight with the Manxman, Ahab says to Pip, "I feel prouder leading thee by thy black hand, than though I grasped an Emperor's" (392). Does Ahab share abolitionist views, or is he just a crazy mad man on the seas?
Lu's Discussion Question 5
Lu Miao
English 12
Fassi
Chapter 46
In this chapter, Melville writes about Ahab's ambitions and inner thoughts.
1. Why does Melville choose to picture Captain Ahab as a leader who uses his crews to accomplish his goal? Does this have anything to do with slavery, for which Ahab acts the same way as that of those slave owners?
Chapter 47
In this chapter, Ishmael is making the mat.
2. What message does Melville try to send though Ishmael's action of making the mat with his own hand? Since this chapter comes right after Chapter 46 Surmises, I think Melville sets this up intentionally.
English 12
Fassi
Chapter 46
In this chapter, Melville writes about Ahab's ambitions and inner thoughts.
1. Why does Melville choose to picture Captain Ahab as a leader who uses his crews to accomplish his goal? Does this have anything to do with slavery, for which Ahab acts the same way as that of those slave owners?
Chapter 47
In this chapter, Ishmael is making the mat.
2. What message does Melville try to send though Ishmael's action of making the mat with his own hand? Since this chapter comes right after Chapter 46 Surmises, I think Melville sets this up intentionally.
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