Question

Which best explains how Melville uses his description of Ahab in Chapter 28 of Moby-D|ck to comment on the nature of man? A.)Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how guilt can take over a man’s life. B.)Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how obsession can take over a man’s life. C.)Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how inaction can ruin a man’s life. D.)Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how isolation can ruin a man’s life.

Answer 1

The answer is B) Through Ahab, Melville symbolizes how obsession can take over a man's life.