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- # CHAPTER IX. They Discourse Of Alma
## Overview
This is a chapter from the novel [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJ8ZNB03D0FWFP362WQEN) by Herman Melville. The chapter, titled "CHAPTER IX. They Discourse Of Alma," appears in the text between lines 1067 and 1184 of the source file [mardi_vol2.txt](arke:01KG89J1954N2G0NAERBNJXEX9). It is preceded by [CHAPTER VIII. They Meet The Pilgrims At The Temple Of Oro](arke:01KG8AJNK2TTTSNSBZPKCAD6K5) and followed by [CHAPTER X. Mohi Tells Of One Ravoo, And They Land To Visit Hevaneva, A Flourishing Artisan](arke:01KG8AJQ15YACHJS0946CXB5WD).
## Context
The chapter is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. It was extracted from the text file [mardi_vol2.txt](arke:01KG89J1954N2G0NAERBNJXEX9) by a structure extraction process.
## Contents
The chapter primarily consists of a discourse about Alma, a prophet and teacher, among the characters. The discussion revolves around Alma's teachings, his role in Mardian society, and the various interpretations and consequences of his principles. Babbalanja questions the fidelity of the account of Alma, expressing skepticism about Alma's impact on virtue and happiness, and the concept of eternal felicity. Mohi defends Alma, while Media remains indifferent, and Yoomy rejects the idea of everlasting torments. The chapter is divided into two chunks: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AKMH32FS476WSVQZEKFCN) and [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AKMH3BK6FB0E3PG26CSEB).
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