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Owen’s life takes a turn when the company’s owners decide to send out an extravagant ship for whaling, amidst expectations that Owen would captain it. Instead, they appoint George, the owner’s son, as captain, leaving Owen stunned and disappointed. Despite the betrayal, Owen accepts a new role with the condition that he would be promised captaincy on the next voyage. Here, the themes of ambition and hierarchy within the whaling industry are highlighted, as Owen navigates his conflicting emotions and professional aspirations.