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The White Whale and Captain Ahab in Moby Dick
YANG Jiayun
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DOI:10.17265/2328-2177/2026.07.003
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Moby Dick is rich in connotations, far beyond a mere whaling adventure. By analyzing Captain Ahab and the great white whale Moby Dick, we may know more about human nature, nature, faith, and destiny. Each interpretation serves as a brand-new exploration into the scope of human spirituality.
Moby Dick, Ahab, human nature, destiny
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