... different in many ways. The novels both deal with the idea of fate and the role it plays in the lives of the characters. Obsession, to the point of monomania, is a driving force behind the actions of the main characters of both novels. Also, religion is present in the novels in the form of many symbols and carefully worded descriptions. However, many differences occur in the novels ... early on to the crew by telling them " And this is what you have shipped for, men! to chase that white whale on both sides of land, and over all sides of the earth, till he spouts black blood and rolls fi...

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... , nevertheless, show hunting skills that are far superior than many. This would have probably given him the respect of the crew, judging by the way they accepted the others. Pip, the little black cabin boy becomes crazy after he drifts alone in the sea for a few days. He is never disliked by the ... one religion, it is possible that Melville felt the same way. The many biblical and other mythical religious symbols appear throughout the book. The prophets Gabriel and Elijah who both warn Ishmael of the certain doom that will fall upon the Pequod, are references to the angel who brought th...

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