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Quote #10
It is in his account of the decisions made prior to the ordeal in the whaleboats that the first mate is the most self-serving. (13.52)
Chase is never able to forgive himself for his part in this disaster. In fact, this shame leads him to whitewash the true circumstances behind the disaster to make himself look better. It's an understandable impulse, but it doesn't do justice to the men who suffered and died under his command.