Though the owners object at first to his paganism, Queequeg impresses them with his skill by hitting a tiny spot of tar on the water with a harpoon. They give him the ninetieth lay, “more than ever was given a harpooneer yet out of Nantucket.” Bildad tries to convert Queequeg to Christianity, but Peleg tells him to give up: “Pious harpooneers never make good voyagers—it takes the shark out of ’em; no harpooneer is worth a straw who ain’t pretty sharkish.” Peleg reminds Bildad that, at sea, practical concerns shove religious matters aside.

Moby Dick Chapter 18 His Mark

In this chapter, Ishmael reflects on the relationships between the various crew members of the Pequod. He compares the hierarchy on board the ship to that of medieval knights and their squires. He notes that Captain Ahab is like a knight, while the other officers, including Starbuck, Stubb, and Flask, are his squires. The rest of the crew, including Ishmael himself, are like common soldiers.

Ishmael also reflects on the diversity of the crew. He notes that they come from many different countries and backgrounds, and that their different personalities and experiences make them well-suited for the difficult and dangerous work of whaling.

Chapter 27 - Knights and Squires

Chapter 29 in Moby Dick is titled "Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb," and it depicts a meeting between Captain Ahab and one of his subordinate officers, Stubb.

The chapter begins with Stubb, the second mate of the Pequod, being woken up by the arrival of Ahab in his cabin. Ahab asks Stubb to join him on the deck and bring a pipe with him. They then proceed to smoke together and have a conversation.

During their conversation, Ahab reveals his deep obsession with finding and killing the white whale, Moby Dick, and how it has consumed his entire being. He speaks in cryptic and metaphorical language, likening the whale to a "pasteboard mask," and describing how he intends to "strike through the mask" and reveal the true nature of the creature.

Stubb, who is more pragmatic and focused on the practical aspects of whaling, tries to bring Ahab back to reality, reminding him of the dangers of hunting such a powerful and vengeful creature. However, Ahab remains single-mindedly fixated on his goal and dismisses Stubb's concerns.

The chapter ends with Ahab dismissing Stubb and returning to his own cabin, leaving Stubb to reflect on his captain's increasingly erratic behavior and the potentially catastrophic consequences of his obsession.

Overall, chapter 29 serves as a pivotal moment in the novel, highlighting Ahab's growing obsession and foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold as the Pequod continues its quest for the white whale.

Chapter 29 - Enter Ahab

The first of our season of Stand Up Tragedy Presents... that will showcase full length shows that we have showcased at our SUT Presents nights. These shows will make you cry until you laugh and laugh until you cry and demonstrate our intention to create a safe space to talk about unsafe things.

How To Be Fat by Mathilda Gregory was performed in July 2015 as a preview for it's Edinburgh run.

For more Mathilda go here: https://mathildia.wordpress.com

Follow her on twitter: https://twitter.com/mathildia

Content Note: Discussion of being a person with a fat body, including dieting, eating disorders and weighing.

Come and see our next Stand Up Tragedy Presents live at The Dogstar in Brixton on Thursday 18th February: http://www.facebook.com/events/1129825877029165/
 

SUT Presents - How To Be Fat

What About the Men? Mansplaining Masculinity by Dave Pickering was performed in November 2015 at the Dogstar in Brixton.

Unbound have approached me about adapting it into a book and if you preorder/pledge your support you can help make the book happen: https://unbound.com/books/mansplaining-masculinity/

In 2015, I made a show about being a man called What About the Men? Mansplaining Masculinity. As research for the show, I surveyed 1000 anonymous men. In 2016, I wrote and performed an extension of the show called Liberating Men for BBC Radio 4's Four Thought. That episode was the Radio Times Pick of the Day.

For more on the show go here: http://www.mansplainingmasculinity.co.uk

I am on twitter here: http://twitter.com/goosefat101

Content Note: mental health issues, sexual assault, rape, violence, suicide

SUT Presents - What About The Men? Mansplaining Masculinity

On the next all-NEW Snap..."Spooked VIII: The Vanishing." You get a feeling, a tingle in your spine, you turn to look...and yet there's nothing there.

Snap Judgment

Listen to the entire Snap Judgment episode "Spooked Presents: The Vanishing"

On Atlas Peak there is one way in and one way out.  When wildfire threatened their homes, the only escape route...was up.

Sukey Lewis is an investigative reporter for KQED public radio out of San Francisco. The Atlas Peak fire was just one of a series of catastrophic fires that broke out that night across northern California. 44 people in all died in those fires.  Check out KQED's fire investigation.

Original Score: Davey Kim

Producer: Sukey Lewis

26 Lives On Atlas Peak / Snap Judgment, "Lifted"

After the body of a wild animal is found on the island, an inquisition begins to find the killer and punish him.

16 - The Island Of Doctor Moreau - How The Beast Folk Taste Blood

Prendrick lives for months on the island in an uneasy truce with the beast-men, all the while wary that the Hyena-man will kill him.

The Island Of Doctor Moreau Chapter 21

I'm a UK based audiobook producer, and I narrate original stories and classic science fiction and horror stories from deceased authors. Authors include HG Wells, HP Lovecraft, and books such as Moby Dick, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde and The War Of The Worlds - please dive in and enjoy!!

Sound effects and music from www.freesfx.co.uk

Chapter 27 - Knights and Squires

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