Topics for Further Study
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- Investigate various adaptations of Moby-Dick for young readers, including comic books and films, to identify elements of Melville's novel that are lost in these mediums.
- Using Chapter 32, “Cetology,” as a basis, verify Melville’s whale-related facts against current scientific knowledge. Determine which parts of this chapter, if any, require updating.
- Examine the themes of physical disability and revenge through the lens of modern psychology, and apply these insights to Ahab’s character to better understand his motivations.
- Consider a scenario where a reader of Moby-Dick receives a copy missing Chapter 9 (Father Mapple’s sermon) and claims it did not affect their enjoyment of the story. Develop an argument supporting the importance of this chapter.
- Compare whaling practices from the 1850s with those used by contemporary whaling ships from Japan and Norway. Discuss the different tools and methods used in hunting and processing whales, and how various whale parts are utilized in commercial products today.
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