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Dark Romanticism: American Gothic — Test

Question 1 • English Language Arts 11

Which best explains the symbolism behind Melville’s comparison of Ahab to a solid bronze cast in Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick ?

Answer
A
Melville is symbolizing the impermanent nature of Ahab’s character.
B
Melville is symbolizing the impolite nature of Ahab’s character.
C
Melville is symbolizing the intellectual nature of Ahab’s character.
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Melville is symbolizing the inflexible nature of Ahab’s character.
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