Which best explains the purpose of the first two paragraphs of Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick ?
A
They explain Ahab’s inner motivation for sequestering himself inside his cabin.B
They lead the reader into a description of the novel’s main character, Ahab.C
They provide background information on the tasks required of the crew on a whaling ship.D
They give the reader a detailed description of the crew’s ship, the Pequod.