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In Herman Melville and Moby-Dick why does Starbuck obey Ahab even though he disagrees with him?
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Starbuck obeys Ahab out of a sense of duty and respect for authority. Despite his personal beliefs and moral reservations, Starbuck recognizes the captain's authority and the importance of following orders on a whaling ship in order to maintain order and discipline among the crew.
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