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Which best explains the symbolism behind Ahab’s ivory leg, fashioned from the jaw of a whale in Chapter 28 of MobyDick?


Ahab is a leader who instills confidence and security in his men.


Ahab is a leader who sets himself apart from his men in order to protect them.


Ahab hunts whales with the aim of providing a living for himself and his men.


Ahab hunts whales with the aim of conquering them like an enemy.

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Its Ahab hunts whales with the aim of conquering them like an enemy.

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The best explanation of the symbolism behind Ahab’s ivory leg, fashioned from the jaw of a whale in Chapter 28 of MobyDick is:

  • D. Ahab hunts whales with the aim of conquering them like an enemy.

According to the book MobyDick, we can see that Ahab is a captain and commander of a ship. However, on one of his voyages, he has an unfortunate accident where a whale bites off his leg which makes him use prosthetics.

Annoyed by this, he comes back for revenge against the Whale and begins to hunt them with  the aim of conquering an enemy which makes him stalk and attack the whale whenever he could.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D

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