Herman Melville
In what sense is Herman Melville a philosopher who happened to write novels?
What were the subjects of Melville’s popular books?
Moby Dick
What is the significance of the names Ishmael and Ahab and Moby Dick?
What is ambiguity? How is the whale itself an ambiguous symbol?
How does the ship Pequod become a universal symbol of human society in Moby Dick?
How are the following themes presented in Moby Dick?
The “feminine” in man
Reality vs. illusion
Escape from civilization
Is there any humor in Moby Dick? Justify your answer.