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Why does Queenque want a cofffin?

 

chazzell l #241103
Apr 02, 2012 11:33 PM

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Why does Queenque want a cofffin?

what events lead up to this decision?

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Aslan
Apr 02, 2012 11:50 PM

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When Queequeg falls deathly ill with a fever and thinks he’s dying, one of the things that’s most important to him is to have his coffin made, so that he can make sure it’s just perfect. When he recovers, though, it’s just a useful chest to put things in.
 

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