Moby Dick
what is the significance of the name of the proprietor of the spouter Inn? How does the name tie in with some themes?
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Even long before Ishmael begins his whaling voyage, Melville creates a portentous atmosphere that foreshadows great tragedy and hardship. Even the name of the innkeeper, Peter Coffin, is a reminder of death.
