Emily Dickinson's Poetry Answers

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How does the “auger hole, bored about half an inch or so, into the plank” develop the symbol of Ahab’s whalebone leg?

It reveals Ahab’s extreme boredom with being on deck all the time.

It reveals Ahab’s special connection to Moby Dick.

It reveals Ahab’s commitment to his mission for revenge.

It reveals the destructive power of ivory on natural wood.

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What is symbolic about the material that Ahab used to make his leg?

The leg is made from wood, symbolizing Ahab’s connection to the wooden ships on which he hunts whales.

The leg is made from whalebone, symbolizing Ahab’s deep admiration for the creatures that he hunts.

The leg is made from a tree that was struck by lightning, symbolizing Ahab’s conflict with the natural world.

The leg is made from a whale’s jawbone, symbolizing Ahab’s desire to take revenge on the white whale that injured him.

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