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A 7 page paper which examines the
character development of Ishmael in “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. Bibliography
lists 5 additional sources.
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7 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAmobydv.rtf
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evinced not only a considerable knowledge of the human heart, combined with a thorough acquaintance with the subject he is handling, but a rare versatility of talent" (Moby-Dick; or, The
Whale). Introduction Like many great classics, Herman Melvilles "Moby Dick" is a story that has been analyzed and examined from perhaps every possible angle. It is a story
that provides us with a powerful examination of good and evil, in regards to God and Satan. It is a story that offers us a look at the need for
man to possess power in a world that is truly defined by the power of nature. It is a story of obsession, a story of loss, and a story that
can, in all honesty, be seen from any perspective one desires to approach. One author provides an interesting take on that reality, stating, "Moby-Dick contains many references and hidden meanings
the half of which I was not sure I understood completely. And that very quality gives it a delightful depth...." (Elliff). Bearing that in mind the following paper examines the
development of the character of Ishmael. Through an examination of his development we are provided a lens through which we can see many elements and themes. The paper first discusses
Ishmael as he relates to Ahab and his quest for the whale. The second section examines the survival of Ishmael. The last section of the paper discusses the importance of
Ishmaels character in Herman Melvilles "Moby Dick." Ishmael: Ahabs Quest and the Whale The character of Ishmael is one who is highly introspective, and perhaps not a man
who would make the greatest employee on a ship. He admits this himself stating, "Let me make a clean breast of it here, and frankly admit that I kept but
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