Explores the themes and symbolism of Herman Melville's "Moby Dick," the story of a sea captain on a vengeful quest to slay the legendary white whale known as Moby Dick.
Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of Herman Melville's "Moby Dick", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.
Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Herman Melville's novel, Moby Dick, which was published in the 1850s and based on the author's own experience at sea.
Fourteen-year-old Ishmael Leseur is certain that his name is the cause of his unhappy school life as the victim of the worst bully in his class, but when a new boy arrives, he shows Ishmael that things could be different.
Including life and times of Herman Melville, introduction, list of characters, synopsis, chapter summaries and commentaries, critical analysis, character analyses, questions for examination and review.
A collection of essays that discuss Melville's novel including its vision of nature, its drama of social alienation, its religious defiance, and its variety of language.
