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The Carpenter

The pragmatic, unemotional craftsman aboard the Pequod who repairs gear and fashions Ahab's ivory leg.

minor

Also known as Carpenter

First appearance: CVII: The Carpenter

The Carpenter shows up with force in XCVI: The Try-Works. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having prepared the fires by thrusting shavings into the furnace during the passage.
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In XCVI: The Try-Works: Mentioned as having prepared the fires by thrusting shavings into the furnace during the passage. Later, in CVI: Ahab’s Leg: Summoned by Ahab and ordered to immediately begin crafting a new…

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See The Carpenter in CVII: The Carpenter

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10 connections

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CACaptain AhabSTStubbQUQueequegSTStarbuckSTSteelkiltTCThe Carpenter

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Mutiny and Craftsmanship
  • Pequod's Primary Company

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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 The Carpenter in CVII: The Carpenter