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In the novel, Ismael says Moby Dick is similar to other names given to famous whales. For example, New Zealand Joe or Greenland Frank. That is, the name derives from "a place" and "a first name". But I don't know what Moby means. Is there a Moby Island?
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The white whale in the novel "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville was a sperm whale.
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∙ 12y agoMoby Dick, according to Melville, was a Sperm Whale.
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∙ 11y agoa ferocious, enigmatic white sperm whale
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What kind of whale is Moby Dick?
The kind of whale that Moby Dick is based on is the sperm whale.
What type of whale is Moby-Dick?
Moby Dick is a sperm whale, also called a "parmacetty" or spermaceti whale. He is called "white" but, contrary to popular belief, was not entirely white or albino. He had a white head and hump, plus scars on his body that appeared white. He is first named in Chapter 36 of the book.
What kind of is the Moby Dick?
A CLICK WHALE SPERM
What kind of man is ahab on Moby Dick?
Captain Ahab in "Moby Dick" is characterized as obsessive, vengeful, and single-minded in his pursuit of the white whale, Moby Dick. He is driven by his desire for revenge, which consumes him entirely and leads to his eventual downfall. Ahab's complex nature and inner turmoil contribute to his portrayal as a tragic figure in Herman Melville's novel.
What kind of whale is Moby duck?
It was supposed to be a white Sperm Whale.
What kind of whales are they hunting in Moby Dick?
They are hunting sperm whales in Moby Dick.
What kind of sea creature did caption ahab chase in chase in the book of Moby Dick?
Ahab chases after an old large sperm whale.
How does Ahab die in Moby Dick?
He knowingly "murders"(depends on your view) the crew. He also challenges the gods saying "I now prophesy that I will dismember my dismemeberer". Ahab in my opinion is a great man but many say he is evil for ignoring vivid signs of certain death, he was a fatalist.
If you were reading an essay that explained how Melville used different aspects of his novel Moby-Dick to express his theme what kind of essay would you be reading?
A literary analysis essay.
What whale is a right whale?
it depends on what kind of whale
What is moon wailer?
its kind of like a pirate who floats around the moon with a gigantic hook like in moby dick if you will and they try to catch the moon. to this day they have been unsuccesful, most likely because of their size.
What kind of food do white seals eat?
"white whale" is not a recognized species name. The only whale specie that's reliabl white are Beluga whales. Check out the related question for those.
