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- # CHAPTER LXXXI. L’ultima Sera
## Overview
This chapter, titled "CHAPTER LXXXI. L’ultima Sera" (The Last Evening), is part of the novel [Mardi: And a Voyage Thither](arke:01KG8AJ8ZNB03D0FWFP362WQEN). It was extracted from the file "mardi_vol2.txt" and is part of the larger collection [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW). The chapter is situated between "CHAPTER LXXX. Morning" and "CHAPTER LXXXII. They Sail From Night To Day".
## Context
This chapter is a segment of Herman Melville's 1849 novel "Mardi: And a Voyage Thither." The novel chronicles the allegorical journey of Taji, who abandons his companions in pursuit of the abducted Yillah. This particular chapter, "L’ultima Sera," appears towards the end of the narrative, as the characters grapple with themes of mortality, the search for meaning, and the uncertainties of life and death. The philosophical discussions within the chapter reflect Melville's exploration of existential questions.
## Contents
This chapter contains three distinct chunks of text. The first chunk, "Chunk 1," describes the somber mood as the characters sail under an overcast sky, reflecting on their fruitless search for Yillah and the passing of time. It includes a melancholic song by Yoomy and a lighthearted, yet ultimately tragic, interlude where the bowsman falls overboard and is lost. The second chunk, "Chunk 2," delves into a profound discussion among Babbalanja, Mohi, Yoomy, and Media about the nature of death, the weariness of life, and the fear of the unknown. The third chunk, "Chunk 3," continues this philosophical discourse, with Babbalanja expressing frustration over the elusive Yillah and the lack of peace found on Mardi. The characters debate the justice of Oro and the inevitability of death, with Media urging them to face it bravely, while others express despair.
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