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- # FRIENDSHIPS IN POLYNESIA
## Overview
This is a subsection titled "FRIENDSHIPS IN POLYNESIA" extracted from lines 5510-5594 of the file [omoo.txt](arke:01KG89J1H7Y803CZ7X80F0QFHZ). It is part of [CHAPTER XXXIX. JERMIN SERVES US A GOOD TURN—FRIENDSHIPS IN POLYNESIA](arke:01KG8AJJGBCPV6EYK9S9BR2G98).
## Context
The subsection is part of the larger [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. It follows the subsection [JERMIN SERVES US A GOOD TURN](arke:01KG8AKGBZH6QJHP5HRD1BZT16) within the same chapter. The text was extracted by the `structure-extraction-lambda` process.
## Contents
The subsection discusses the nature of friendships in Polynesia, particularly the custom of forming quick and deep bonds. It describes how Polynesians, upon meeting strangers, would offer friendship as a sign of warmth and admiration. The text provides an anecdote about a sailor's experience with a local named Poky, who showered him with gifts and attention, exemplifying the Polynesian custom of friendship. The subsection is divided into two chunks: [Chunk 1](arke:01KG8AKY4H95T4RMFPP07EGJQ6) and [Chunk 2](arke:01KG8AKYRGVKGMQM8WC7S4J1SM).
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