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   American. Captain Ahab is a fictional character and one of the protagonists in Herman Melville 's Moby-Dick (1851). He is the monomaniacal captain of the whaling ship Pequod. On a previous voyage, the white whale Moby Dick bit off Ahab's leg, and he now wears a prosthetic leg made out of whalebone.

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   Captain Ahab is a fictional character and one of the protagonists in Herman Melville 's Moby-Dick (1851). He is the monomaniacal captain of the whaling ship Pequod. On a previous voyage, the white whale Moby Dick bit off Ahab's leg, and he now wears a prosthetic leg made out of whalebone.

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   Who is Captain Ahab in Moby Dick?

   • Captain Ahab is a fictional character and one of the protagonists in Herman Melville 's Moby-Dick (1851). He is the monomaniacal captain of the whaling ship Pequod. On a previous voyage, the white whale Moby Dick bit off Ahab's leg, and he now wears a prosthetic leg made out of whalebone.

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   What does the Bible say about Captain Ahab?

   • The biblical Ahab foreshadows the tragic end of Captain Ahab and the essential duality of his character. Both Ahabs are shrewd in their secular associations. The captain is successful in whaling, with a record of forty years.

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   Is Captain Ahab a man of dignity?

   • Captain Ahab is presented as a man of dignity, but the reader is surprised at Ahab's assertion that rather than being attacked by an animal based upon its instinct, Ahab personifies the whale as malicious. He is also a man who "takes no prisoners."

   In Moby-Dick, how is Captain Ahab characterized? - eNotes.com

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   Who narrates Ahab?

   • The novel is narrated by Ishmael, a young sailor who joins Ahab’s whaling expedition aboard the ship Pequod. As the journey progresses, Ishmael becomes entangled in Ahab’s single-minded quest for revenge, which ultimately leads to tragedy for the crew. Ahab is a complex character driven by his obsession with Moby Dick.

   Moby Dick by Herman Melville | Summary, Characters & Analysis

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   Captain Ahab, fictional character, a one-legged captain of the whaling vessel Pequod in the novel Moby Dick (1851), by Herman Melville. From the time that his leg is bitten off by the huge white whale called Moby Dick, Captain Ahab monomaniacally pursues his elusive nemesis.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Moby_Dick_(1956_film)Moby Dick (1956 film) - Wikipedia

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   A film adaptation of Herman Melville 's 1851 novel Moby-Dick, the film stars Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart and Leo Genn and follows the exploits of Captain Ahab in pursuing and killing a gigantic sperm whale with whom he has a personal vendetta. The music score was written by Philip Sainton . Plot.

   • Release date: June 27, 1956
   • Produced by: Associate producers:, Jack Clayton, Lee Katz, Co-producer:, Vaughn N. Dean, Producer:, John Huston

   • Music by: Philip Sainton

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Captain Ahab. Ishmael. Queequeg. Moby Dick. Themes in “Moby Dick” Obsession. Revenge. Nature vs. Man. Symbolism in “Moby Dick” White Whale. Pequod. Harpoon. Writing Style and Techniques. Historical and Cultural Context. Impact and Legacy of “Moby Dick” FAQs. Is “Moby Dick” based on a true story? What is the significance of the title “Moby Dick”?

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   Ahab, the captain of the Pequod, had his leg bitten off by a white whale named Moby Dick, and ever since he has been on a quest for revenge. Of course, things are not so simple.