CHAPTER XII. THE GOOD OR BAD TEMPER OF MEN-OF-WAR’S MEN, IN A GREAT DEGREE, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEIR PARTICULAR STATIONS AND DUTIES ABOARD SHIP.

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# CHAPTER XII. THE GOOD OR BAD TEMPER OF MEN-OF-WAR’S MEN, IN A GREAT DEGREE, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEIR PARTICULAR STATIONS AND DUTIES ABOARD SHIP. ## Overview - What this is (type, form, dates, scope) This is a chapter from the novel [White-Jacket](arke:01KG8AJ89Z18FKVJV5H0488ZAZ) by Herman Melville, extracted from the text file [white_jacket.txt](arke:01KG89J19NC56FFGBCM2SWEZZY). The chapter, labeled "CHAPTER XII. THE GOOD OR BAD TEMPER OF MEN-OF-WAR’S MEN, IN A GREAT DEGREE, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEIR PARTICULAR STATIONS AND DUTIES ABOARD SHIP.", spans lines 1751 to 1959 of the source text. It is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. ## Context - Background and provenance from related entities This chapter is situated within Melville's novel *White-Jacket*, which is part of a larger collection of Melville's works. The text was extracted from the file "white_jacket.txt" and structured using an automated process. The chapter follows "CHAPTER XI. THE PURSUIT OF POETRY UNDER DIFFICULTIES." and precedes "CHAPTER XIII. A MAN-OF-WAR HERMIT IN A MOB.". The chapter's content was edited by "Structure Extraction". ## Contents - What it contains, key subjects and details The chapter explores the relationship between the temperaments of men-of-war's men and their assigned duties aboard ship. It begins by discussing the ill-tempered nature of the gunner's gang, attributing it to their constant proximity to the guns. The chapter then broadens its scope to consider how various occupations and environments influence a person's disposition. It contrasts the cheerful top-men with the gloomy "Holders" and the narrow-minded "steady-cooks," suggesting that the nature of one's work and surroundings significantly impacts their mood and outlook. The chapter also mentions the band members, who, being non-combatants, are often cheerful.

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CHAPTER XII. THE GOOD OR BAD TEMPER OF MEN-OF-WAR’S MEN, IN A GREAT DEGREE, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEIR PARTICULAR STATIONS AND DUTIES ABOARD SHIP.

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CHAPTER XII. THE GOOD OR BAD TEMPER OF MEN-OF-WAR’S MEN, IN A GREAT DEGREE, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THEIR PARTICULAR STATIONS AND DUTIES ABOARD SHIP.