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  What is the story of Moby Dick, A Tale of Two Cities and A Christmas Carol?

  Posted by rhona on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:12 PM

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  What does Ishmael do whenever he finds himself growing “grim about the mouth" in Moby Dick?

  Posted by ira-ra on Oct 21, 2009 at 10:18 AM

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  In Moby Dick, why did Starbuck protest Ahab's intention to kill Moby Dick?

  Posted by lamuneca on Sep 24, 2009 at 12:27 AM

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  Give a brief description of Ahab (the captain in Moby Dick) that expresses what sort of man he is.

  Posted by purpleskittle on Aug 25, 2009 at 12:52 PM

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  What was the climax and the goal of Moby Dick? 

  Posted by emo60s on Aug 23, 2009 at 05:37 PM

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  Can you please paraphrase this sentence?

  Posted by ohnoashleyyy on Aug 11, 2009 at 11:17 PM

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  Find a figure of speech in one of the excerpts from Moby-Dick, name the figure of speech, and paraphrase the sentence.

  Posted by ohnoashleyyy on Aug 8, 2009 at 04:10 PM

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  What is the climax and resolution of the novel "Moby Dick"?

  Posted by kweenkiinkyy on Jul 13, 2009 at 08:12 PM

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  How is "Moby Dick" an allegorical novel?

  Posted by nyeong on May 9, 2009 at 10:44 PM

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  in moby dick the cahse third day what is the dark side of human nature

  Posted by feo on Apr 20, 2009 at 01:21 PM

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  In "Moby Dick", what are Starbuck's misgivings about Ahab's pursuit of the great white whale?

  Posted by glmartelll on Feb 9, 2009 at 07:06 PM

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  In Moby Dick, what might the "dents" on Ahab's furrowed brow symbolize?  

  Posted by onekita on Feb 8, 2009 at 09:18 AM

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  Need specific quote (paraphrased) "half-lived life." Can anyone tell me the whole quote or reference it in the book so I can find it?

  Posted by karen11 on Jan 14, 2009 at 01:33 PM

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  Through the character Ishmael, Melville analyzes and criticizes society and region. Please explain  with examples. (In 'Moby Dick,' Chapters 1-18)

  Posted by connie1234 on Dec 12, 2008 at 05:07 AM

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  what symbolic meaning does the whale have? Ahab said is that wall..sometimes I think there's a naught behind? What do the ship and crew symbolize

  Posted by kalajsfinest on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:57 PM

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  Who owns the "Pequod" in "Moby Dick?

  Posted by m16flykid on Oct 16, 2008 at 05:55 PM

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  In "Moby Dick", other than for narration purposes, why was Ishmael the only survivor?

  Posted by jones2 on Sep 15, 2008 at 09:32 AM

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  if there were to be any 10 quotes that are all rounded and are able to answer multiple questions what would they be

  Posted by abeautifullie on Sep 14, 2008 at 06:30 PM

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  What are three events from "Moby Dick"?

  Posted by catcat on Jul 4, 2008 at 06:54 AM

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  What reward does Ahab offer his men if they capture the white whale in "Moby Dick"?

  Posted by tobin4734 on Jul 3, 2008 at 09:53 PM

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  What is the "most important thing" conveyed to all in "Lord of the Flies"?

  Posted by katmadden123 on Jul 1, 2008 at 04:33 PM

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  What might the fight between Ahab and Moby represent in "Moby Dick"?

  Posted by katmadden123 on Jun 28, 2008 at 08:49 PM

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  Describe the major conflict in the story of Moby Dick. Who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist?

  Posted by catcat on Jun 27, 2008 at 10:19 PM

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  Why did Starbuck protest Ahab's intention to kill Moby Dick?

  Posted by katmadden123 on Jun 27, 2008 at 06:26 PM

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  Where does Ahab say he will search for Moby Dick?

  Posted by sexyslave on May 21, 2008 at 12:05 AM

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  In "Moby-Dick," Captain Ahab is a complex character. Discuss the characterization of Ahab.

  Posted by brennerb on May 20, 2008 at 12:58 PM

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  Why does the narrator add so many digressions and quote so much knowledge about other subjects in Moby Dick, such as Archaeology, Art and Biology?

  Posted by wangli on Mar 23, 2008 at 03:29 AM

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  What did Ahab offer the men if they killed Moby Dick?

  Posted by mattchuyserrano on Oct 25, 2007 at 07:33 PM

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  In Moby Dick, why did Ahab seek revenge?

  Posted by bitchass on Sep 16, 2007 at 09:44 PM

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  What is the name of the carpenter in Moby Dick?

  Posted by captainahab on Aug 17, 2007 at 07:35 PM

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  There are two significant biblical allusions mentioned in the film version of Moby Dick. Why are these allusions significant?

  Posted by ralexis7 on Aug 5, 2007 at 03:24 PM

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  Moby Dick features several characters who seem insane. How does insanity relate to this story?

  Posted by ladynash on Jul 16, 2007 at 07:56 PM

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  In Moby Dick what is Fadellas Turban made of?

  Posted by ashlrandol on Mar 16, 2007 at 06:57 AM