Introduction to Dark Romanticism: American Gothic

Question 1

Think about the color white and what Americans associate it with. What does white traditionally symbolize in the United States? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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cleanliness; disease; madness; death

Question 2

Based on this passage, which of the following is likely a symbol in Moby-Dick?

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the barbaric white leg

Question 3

Which descriptions indicate that this is a symbol? Check the three best answers.

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“barbaric white leg”; “ivory leg”; “fashioned from the polished bone of the sperm whale’s jaw”

Question 4

What does the artificial leg likely symbolize to Ahab and the reader? Check the four best answers.

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Ahab’s hatred of Moby Dick; Ahab’s connection to Moby Dick; the destructive power of nature; Ahab’s strength and endurance

Question 5

Which of the following is the best theme statement based on this topic and story details?

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Revenge comes at a great cost.

Question 6

How does the symbol of the whalebone leg support the theme that emotional suffering often goes along with, or even surpasses, physical pain?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It shows Ahab’s need to connect the pain of losing a leg with the source of the injury.

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