Moby-Dick · Character
Perth
The blacksmith aboard the Pequod, a broken man who forges Ahab's special harpoon for hunting Moby Dick.
minor
Also known as old Perth
First appearance: CXII: The Blacksmith
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With Captain Ahab (professional): Ahab is the captain and Perth is the ship's blacksmith, whom Ahab tasks with forging a special harpoon for his quest. With Captain Ahab (professional): Ahab is the captain and Perth is…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Pequod's Primary Company
- Protagonist
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- 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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- Captain Ahab
professional · ambivalent
- Captain Ahab
professional · ambivalent
- Captain Ahab
professional · ambivalent
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