"Comprehensive, Combining, and Subtle": Ishmael's Philosophy of Connection in Melville's Moby-Dick
This paper explores the lived philosophy of Ishmael in Herman Melville’s epic, Moby-Dick, particularly as it contrasts with Captain Ahab. Furthermore, this paper examines how Ahab’s narcissism ushers him towards death, while Ishmael’s collectivism guides him towards life. While Ahab is obsessed with...
Published in: | Meliora |
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Columbia University Libraries
2022
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.52214/meliora.v1i2.8719 https://doaj.org/article/ffd792fb9b9d471493a9d6a36103b8e4 |