Question

All that most maddens and torments; all that stirs up the lees of things; all truth with malice in it; all that cracks the sinews and cakes the brain; all the subtle demonisms of life and thought; all evil, to crazy Ahab, were visibly personified, and made practically assailable in Moby Dick.
Which of the following statements best describes the effect of narration on the story?
The narration reflects the violent aftermath of Moby Dick’s attack.
The narration reflects the characteristics of physical illness.
The narration suggests Ahab’s spiritual belief about his injury.
The narration suggests Ahab’s singular hatred of Moby Dick.

Answer 1

"The narration suggests Ahab’s singular hatred of Moby Dick."

Explanation: the passage says Ahab sees all madness, torment, and evil as personified in the whale, making Moby Dick the focus of his rage and an object to be assailed.