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Daggoo

A gigantic African harpooner who serves as Flask's boat-steerer on the Pequod.

minor

Also known as Ahasuerus Daggoo, gigantic Daggoo

First appearance: xxiv the advocate

Daggoo shows up with force in Knights and Squires. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A gigantic, coal-black harpooneer from Africa, moving with lion-like tread.
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In Knights and Squires: A gigantic, coal-black harpooneer from Africa, moving with lion-like tread. He is the 'Squire' to little Flask, his imposing stature creating a 'corporeal humility' in those who look up at him.

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See Daggoo in xxiv the advocate

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9 connections

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STStubbCACaptain AhabSTStarbuckFLFlaskMDMoby DickDADaggoo

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Pequod's Primary Company

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Ahab's psychological obsession reaches its peak, as his purpose becomes an unshakable, domineering force that…

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See Daggoo in xxiv the advocate