Violence Quotes in In the Heart of the Sea

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

Like the whale that had attacked the Essex, an increasing number of sperm whales were fighting back. (14.61)

It's almost as if the whale that attacked the Essex spread the word to all of his buddies. Good for him, we say. The whaling industry might have been able to catch the whales off-guard at first, but they've got another thing coming to them now.