The kind of whale that Moby Dick is based on is the sperm whale.
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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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.
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.
Ahab chases after an old large sperm whale.
A literary analysis essay.
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.
The only kind I know about are killer whales.....
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.
Herman Melville used various aspects such as symbolism, character development, and setting in "Moby-Dick" to express themes of obsession, revenge, and the complexity of human nature. The essay you would be reading is likely an analysis or literary criticism that explores these aspects in relation to the underlying themes of the novel.
killer whales