moby dick chapter 5 question

Question

1.What is the simile used to describe the Pequod? How do the men react when they get back on board?

Asked by Ava M #512514 on 3/21/2016 1:43 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/21/2016 1:54 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/21/2016 1:54 AM

Simile:

But as for Queequeg—why, Queequeg sat there among them—at the head of the table, too, it so chanced; as cool as an icicle.

The men are quiet, somewhat out of place..... bashful.

Moby Dick