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It was bitten off by Moby Dick.

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What significance does Ahab's artificial leg have for the novel?

Ahab's artificial leg represents his physical and emotional wounds from his past encounters with Moby Dick. It also symbolizes his obsession and the relentless pursuit of vengeance, as he sees the whale as the source of his suffering and seeks to destroy it no matter the cost. In this way, the artificial leg serves as a reminder of Ahab's tragic fate and the destructive power of unchecked ambition.


What was Ahabs artificial leg made of?

Ahab's artificial leg was made of whale bone. It was a whale ivory prosthesis that he had specially crafted for him after losing his leg in a whaling accident.


What does Ahab peg leg symbolize?

The psychological death of Ahab


How an artificial leg works?

An artificial leg works by sending signal to the sensor which senses the movement of the artificial leg.


Who has a missing leg in moby dick?

It was Captain Ahab.


When was the artificial leg invented?

the artificial leg was invented in 1909 a whale bone


When Ahab asked the captain of the Samuel Enderby if he had any news of Moby Dick what did the captain tell Ahab?

Help him find his missing son who was on a whale boat


What awakened Starbuck?

the sound of Ahab's peg leg on the deck above him


Who asked Captain Ahab if moby had taken off his leg?

Starbuck


What did Captain Ahab dream about?

A white whale that bit off his leg.


Who asked Captain Ahab if Moby Dick had taken off his leg?

The first mate, Starbuck: "Captain Ahab, I have heard of Moby Dick - but it was not Moby Dick that took off thy leg?"


What is the carpenters attitude toward completing the artificial leg?

The carpenter had an aversion to working on the artificial leg.