<span>And not only that, but moody stricken Ahab stood before them with a crucifixion in his face; in all the nameless regal overbearing dignity of some mighty woe.</span>
The introduction of the ghost adds mystery to the story, which naturally attracts the audience as it makes people want to find out more. Moreover, even though the ghost does not speak, his clothes reveal that he is King Hamlet. This suggests to the audience that the King has some kind of unfinished business, or that there is something important that he wants to communicate. This forces the audience to wonder what the business might be and what this means to the future of the kingdom.
Growing in height
growing in weight
or developing in puberty
The men are not afraid of Circe because her enchanted singing mesmerizes them. They were also starving and would do anything for some food.