Question
In Moby-Dick, what important idea is stressed by Ahab’s drowning as a result of becoming entangled in the harpoon line?
A.
Ahab is inexperienced as a whaling captain.
B.
Nature isn’t as powerful as human vengeance.
C.
Obsession can be self-destructive.
D.
Ahab is defiant and spiteful to the end of his life.
A.
Ahab is inexperienced as a whaling captain.
B.
Nature isn’t as powerful as human vengeance.
C.
Obsession can be self-destructive.
D.
Ahab is defiant and spiteful to the end of his life.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The important idea stressed by Ahab’s drowning as a result of becoming entangled in the harpoon line is:
**C. Obsession can be self-destructive.**
Ahab's fixation on revenge against Moby Dick ultimately leads to his downfall, demonstrating how his relentless pursuit of vengeance consumes him and results in his demise.
**C. Obsession can be self-destructive.**
Ahab's fixation on revenge against Moby Dick ultimately leads to his downfall, demonstrating how his relentless pursuit of vengeance consumes him and results in his demise.