FAQ About Moby Dick

The plot of "Moby-Dick" follows the journey of the Pequod, a whaling ship captained by Ahab, as it sets out on a voyage to hunt whales in the Pacific Ocean. The story is narrated by Ishmael, a sailor who joins the crew of the Pequod. As the voyage progresses, Ishmael becomes increasingly disturbed by Ahab's obsession with hunting down and killing a giant white sperm whale named Moby Dick, who had previously destroyed Ahab's ship and leg. Despite the warnings and concerns of the crew, Ahab is determined to catch Moby Dick, and the ship becomes increasingly isolated and embroiled in a dangerous and deadly pursuit of the elusive whale. Along the way, the novel explores themes of obsession, revenge, the destructive nature of human ambition, and the relationship between humans and nature. The story culminates in a final confrontation between the Pequod and Moby Dick, with tragic consequences for many of the characters.