Ishmael as Guide to the Reader in the Hunt for the Great White Whale
In this paper, the author considers how, in "Moby Dick", Herman Melville uses the character of Ishmael to guide the reader by being a relatable narrator, drawing the reader in by balancing a certain level of transparency with a counteracting level of mystery.
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| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/unca/f/J_Petrovic_Moby_2018.pdf |
| Summary: | In this paper, the author considers how, in "Moby Dick", Herman Melville uses the character of Ishmael to guide the reader by being a relatable narrator, drawing the reader in by balancing a certain level of transparency with a counteracting level of mystery. |
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