{"id":"01KG8AJTJS4FN5MFKBD96AVPYJ","cid":"bafkreiclwuwyznjfky2uyv5lllniqbwbws3wdgvr224sizorfwfajn6sna","type":"chapter","properties":{"description":"# CHAPTER LXI. THE SURGEON OF THE FLEET.\n\n## Overview\nThis chapter, titled \"CHAPTER LXI. THE SURGEON OF THE FLEET.\", is part of the novel [White-Jacket](arke:01KG8AJ89Z18FKVJV5H0488ZAZ). It was extracted from the file [white_jacket.txt](arke:01KG89J19NC56FFGBCM2SWEZZY) and is contained within the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. The chapter spans from line 9476 to 9639 of the source text.\n\n## Context\nThis chapter follows \"CHAPTER LX. A MAN-OF-WAR’S-MAN SHOT AT.\" and precedes \"CHAPTER LXII. A CONSULTATION OF MAN-OF-WAR SURGEONS.\". It introduces the character of Cadwallader Cuticle, the fleet surgeon.\n\n## Contents\nThis chapter focuses on the character of Cadwallader Cuticle, M. D., the fleet surgeon. It describes his appearance as a small, withered man with a mind that belied his physical state, shining with \"basilisk brilliancy.\" Cuticle is portrayed as an enthusiast of his profession, particularly morbid anatomy, and possesses a collection of anatomical casts. The narrative highlights his apparent detachment from the suffering of his patients, attributing it to a \"purely scientific origin\" rather than inherent cruelty. The chapter includes anecdotes illustrating his peculiar nature, such as his reaction to a prank involving a sago pudding mistaken for a cancerous tumor, and his intense focus during surgical procedures. It is divided into three chunks, detailing his appearance, his peculiar habits and collections, and his professional demeanor.","description_generated_at":"2026-01-30T20:49:51.787Z","description_model":"gemini-2.5-flash-lite","description_title":"CHAPTER LXI. THE SURGEON OF THE FLEET.","end_line":9639,"extracted_at":"2026-01-30T20:47:39.667Z","extracted_by":"structure-extraction-lambda","label":"CHAPTER LXI.\nTHE SURGEON OF THE FLEET.","source_file":"01KG89J19NC56FFGBCM2SWEZZY","start_line":9476,"text":null,"title":"CHAPTER LXI.\nTHE SURGEON OF THE FLEET."},"relationships":[{"peer":"01KG8AJ89Z18FKVJV5H0488ZAZ","peer_type":"novel","predicate":"in"},{"peer":"01KG89J19NC56FFGBCM2SWEZZY","peer_type":"file","predicate":"extractedFrom"},{"peer":"01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW","peer_type":"collection","predicate":"collection"},{"peer":"01KG8AJSTQKK8J84ZGGR8J2PMD","peer_type":"chapter","predicate":"prev"},{"peer":"01KG8AJTJSVZBTQ548PN378CB1","peer_type":"chapter","predicate":"next"},{"peer":"01KG8AMGMFQNRRCDCRHTK5HCQ5","peer_type":"chunk","predicate":"contains"},{"peer":"01KG8AMGMFQRC3KTAVEGE2GNCN","peer_type":"chunk","predicate":"contains"},{"peer":"01KG8AMGMAZ4ARHWCZJ7DPAVKB","peer_type":"chunk","predicate":"contains"}],"ver":6,"created_at":"2026-01-30T20:47:44.217Z","ts":"2026-01-30T20:49:52.040Z","edited_by":{"method":"manual","user_id":"01KFF5C36SQEVDHC9CBNZZJH9K"}}