A whaling captain's obsessive hunt for the white whale Moby Dick, exploring themes of vengeance and nature's power.
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A whaling captain's obsessive hunt for the white whale Moby Dick, exploring themes of vengeance and nature's power.
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Moby Dick, novel (1851) by Herman Melville detailing the voyage of the Pequod, a whaling vessel whose captain is intent on finding the white sperm whale Moby Dick. The novel was not well received at first but is now widely regarded as Melville’s magnum opus and one of the greatest novels in American literature.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes of whaling with graphic descriptions of injury and death.
Profanity
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Mild language typical of the era; not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use among sailors; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Subtle hints of non-heteronormative bonds; not explicit or central.
Religious content
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Recurring biblical parallels and religious themes in character motivations.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of man vs. nature and societal hierarchy on the ship.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of harsh treatment and systemic suffering among sailors and slaves.
Other
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