Moby Dick
Chapter 64: Stubb's Supper
by Herman Melville
Stubb dines on his kill.
Stubb dines on his kill.
The war ends with a victorious union.
Carol proposes the formation of a drama club, eventually convincing Will to take her to Minneapolis so she can watch some modern plays. Carol enjoys herself in the city, but finds that her unrefined husband is having trouble adapting to city life.
With Wendy's parents now absent, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell pay a visit to the Darling children.
The narrator describes the flora surrounding the Indian River, the types of fish that exist there, and the different butterfly species.
Matthew summons his courage to update Anne's wardrobe. Anne receives a gift from Diana's aunt.
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
Marian travels to Blackwater, where she waits to be reunited with Laura. She reveals what little she knows of Walter, Mr. Gilmore, and Laura. Marian is disturbed by the discovery of a wounded animal. The Catherick name is mentioned again.
The author shares some of his Christmas experiences and memories regarding the meaning of the Christmas tree.
They all attend the party.
Talk spreads throughout Europe and America about the sighting of a huge sea creature. The public becomes concerned with a series of shipwrecks.
The narrator discovers a long-lost Oriental text called Tellmenow Isitsoornot, and is shocked to find the real story of the grand vizier's daughter Scheherazade in Arabian Nights. Then the narrator summarizes what he finds in Isitsoornot.
The narrator travels down the St. Augustine Road and describes the scenery and meeting other travelers along the road
After escorting the ladies home, Edwin and Neville have a heated discussion. Jasper, emerging from behind the two men, helps to establish a temporary truce between Edwin and Neville. After seeing Neville's reaction, Jasper begins to fear for his nephew's life.
George Green, and his unfortunate situation, are introduced.
Two letters arrive. William tries to work out a plan for employment.
On the way home, Catherine tries to figure out what offence she could have caused the General to make him change plans.
Pip experiences guilt for the incident in the marsh, but continues to help the stranger.
Some of the villagers gather at the Rainbow, where the landlord is resolving a dispute.
Zeus issues an order to the gods. The Trojans and Greeks continue to battle.
The narrator discusses the orange groves and how they’ve changed; and the swamps and their surrounding environment.
Zossimov accepts an invitation from Razumikhin. Zosimov, Razumikhin, and Nastasya discuss the pawnbroker's murder and the subsequent arrest of a painter.
When Nelly delivers the letter to Catherine, she is too ill to even hold it. Heathcliff comes out of hiding in the Grange and speaks to Catherine about their love. When Edgar comes home, he finds them together.
Will and Carol spend three months travelling through the southwest United States. Arrival in Gopher Prairie once again leaves Carol feeling despondent and alone. Carol, happy to see her son again, withholds her opinions for the sake of her husband.
Miriam visits Kenyon in his studio.