Symbols in Moby-Dick

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

Based on the passage, which words best describe Captain Ahab?

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A: serious, determined, stubborn

Question 3

What is a possible theme based on this passage?

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A: Troubled leaders can have an unhealthy influence on their followers.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Based on the symbols and details in the chart, which of the following is the best theme statement for Moby-Dick?

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D: Nature is destructive and mysterious.

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