Summary Of Ishmael's Whale

Throughout chapter 60, Ishmael describes the whale-line and how it’s set up. The rope is connected to the harpoon at one end and dangles free at the other so it can be tied at the boat lines. With how long the rope is, it is larger than the actual volume of the whaleboat and the sailors need to be cautious of not trying to be caught on the line. When a whale is caught by the harpoon there is line being flung every which way over the boat. If the sailor actually does get caught then his body could be sliced entirely, or he could be thrown off of the ship. I’m imagining this playing out in my own head and I don’t know how someone isn’t injured, especially with how fast and quickly the boat would be rocking on the waves.

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