Ahab's Wife, or, the Star-gazer: A Novel Setting & Symbolism

Ahab's Wife, or, the Star-gazer: A Novel Objects/Places

Kentucky

Kentucky is a southern state in the United States where Una's mother lives.

Nantucket

Nantucket is an island located south of Cape Cod off the coast of Massachusetts.

New Bedford

New Bedford is a city located in the southern part of Massachusetts.

The New Bedford Lighthouse

The New Bedford Lighthouse is located on an island off the coast of Massachusetts.

Sussex

The Sussex is a whaling boat that Giles, Kit and Una work on until it is destroyed by a whale.

Pequod

Pequod is the sailing vessel of Captain Ahab.

Try Pots Tavern

Try Pots Tavern is located in Nantucket and run by the Husseys, who allow Kit and Una to live there when they first return to Nantucket.

Heather's Moor

Heather's Moor is the name of the house that Ahab and Una own in Nantucket.

Siasconset

Siasconset is a town on the eastern side of Nantucket Island.

Sankaty Lighthouse

Sankaty Lighthouse is located on the eastern side of Nantucket Island, near Siasconset.