person

bildad

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Properties

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character_trait
diligent, Quaker
description
One of the managing owners of the Pequod, responsible for procurement and known for his diligent, Quaker-like nature.
personality
cautious, moralistic
relationship_with_Peleg
argumentative
religion
Quaker
responsibility
purchasing and providing
role
managing owner

Relationships

  • overseesPequod
    description
    Captain Bildad is involved in overseeing the final preparations and departure of the Pequod, alongside Peleg.
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    Captain Peleg and Captain Bildad were going it with a high hand
  • gives_orders_toStarbuck
    description
    Captain Bildad, although more reserved, also gives instructions to Starbuck.
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    but away with thee, friend Starbuck, and do our bidding.”
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    2026-03-02T00:02:01.037Z
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    2026-03-02T00:02:24.188Z
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  • is_an_owner_ofPequod
    description
    Bildad is one of the responsible owners of the ship Pequod, with financial interests and duties to other shareholders.
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    thou must consider the duty thou owest to the other owners of this ship
  • considers_duty_toShip Owners (Pequod)
    description
    Bildad emphasizes his duty to the other owners of the Pequod, including widows and orphans, in financial decisions.
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    2026-03-02T00:07:33.455Z
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  • managesPequod
    description
    Bildad is responsible for handling all the purchasing and provisioning for the Pequod, ensuring it is well-supplied.
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    Bildad did all the purchasing and providing at the stores;
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    2026-03-02T00:08:07.165Z
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