Which best explains the symbolism behind Melville’s comparison of Ahab to a solid bronze cast in Chapter 28 of Moby-D*ck? Melvil
le is symbolizing the impermanent nature of Ahab’s character. Melville is symbolizing the intellectual nature of Ahab’s character. Melville is symbolizing the inflexible nature of Ahab’s character. Melville is symbolizing the impolite nature of Ahab’s character.