Herman Melville's novel, Moby Dick is a literary classic. The novel is typical of its genre but it is separated by Melville's unique writing style. Melville makes this novel unique by, making the book relatable to the reader. Melville actually uses real life subject matter to make the plot of the story work.
             The hate that Ahab has for the whale is just a symbolic representation of the hate and confusion towards the higher the being. Ahab is not sure why God punishes him and takes his leg away. Ahab feels if he can get even with the whale he may be able to answer his own questions.
             The quest happens because God confused Ahab. Ahab questioned what happened to him daily but never received any answers. Ahab felt that God should be able to answer all of his questions. Ahab felt that because God couldn't answer his questions he had the right to defy God and test his will.
             There are many incidents throughout the novel where Ahab plays the role of God. Ahab tries to answer his own questions. Ahab's disrespect of his crew and of God result in his failure. Ahab needed to learn that not all situations have explanations.
             Ahab has a great desire and many reasons to get revenge against Moby Dick. The most obvious and physical is the lost of his leg. The loss of Ahab's leg drove Ahab crazy, Ahab could not figure out why he had to lose his leg. The injury sparked a soul cause in Ahab's heart. The injury and it's effect on captain Ahab are summed up by Peleg, " I know, too, that ever since he lost his leg by that accursed whale, he's been kind moody-desperate moody, and sometimes savage; but that will pass off."
             Ahab's determination does not digress; Ahab believes he is equal to God. He believes he is fit to fight nature and the universe himself even though he is only human. Ahab's arrogance was demonstrated many times through out the
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