Moby+Dick+Themes

First, read the novel. Many of you did not read beyond the first few chapters, let alone finish the book. Below is a list of themes with which you should have familiarity:

Dual nature of symbolism, as well as perception Transcendentalism within the novel Real versus the Unreal Christianity, specifically the allusions found within the novel and Melville's approach to it Ahab's Vengeance The novel as a Greek Tragedy Fate versus Free Will--this ties to the concept of the Greek Tragedy Ahab's Obsession