... pieces. The novel is bold and intriguing, captivating the reader with it's intense emotion and strong personalities. With this emotion and power of character, Herman Melville's Moby Dick, nakedly exposes raw humanity in all its glory and fault. The shadows of the soul with in Ishmael, Queequeg, and Ahab ... for that matter. His faith in a higher being is subdued do to his unhealthy belief in the idea that he is a God. Common Among many character descriptions of Ahab, is his depiction as "an ungodly, god-like man". This testimony of Ahab's religious persona perfectly illustrates the "twis...

• Word Count: 1182
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School