A Wizard of Earthsea Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 9, Iffish Summary

Chapter 9, Iffish Summary

During his stay in the village on the West Hand, Ged buys a new boat that is bigger and has a lesser need for spells to keep it afloat. In exchange, the man who Ged bought it from asked nothing. However, Ged removes the cataracts from the man's eyes for payment. The man is so pleased by this, he requests that Ged paint eyes on the boat and call it Lookfar, which he does. Ged also spends time in the village helping the villagers with their needs despite the fact that none have requested anything of him. Then Ged sets out on his search again. Ged sails for days, stopping from time to time at little villages for food and water and to do good deeds for the villagers. In one village, however, Ged is told that a man who looked like him was seen walking on water.

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