this great author was a part of was the time in American

history where inspiring works of literature began to emerge.

It was also a time when American writers had not

completely separated its literary heritage from Europe, partly

because there were successful literary genius' flourishing

there. B. Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819, he

was the son of Allan and Maria Melville. During Herman's

childhood he lived in the "good" neighborhoods of New

York City. In 1832 Herman suffered tragedy when his father

died after trying to cope with the stress of debts and

misfortunes. After a short time in a business house in New

York City, Herman determined he needed to go to sea. He

spent years traveling on a variety of ships, including whaling

ships. C1. Melville's perspective on life is that God created

the universe with an infinite number of meanings and man is

always trying to determine one specific meaning. D2. The

"lessons" that Melville is likely to weave into his writing are

1. An exposition on whales and the whaling industry. 2. A

commentary on the universe and human destiny. 3. Thoughts

about God and Nature. III. Characters B. The protagonist in

this book is Ishmael, a Christian, schooltea

the object itself. The place that is a representative of a larger

wants to take off the crown signifying sunset. IV. Symbolism

courage. This friendship had a positive influence on

universe. The difference this novel will have on society is that

sun first starts ascending. I think that noon is where it is says

chips were carted off a million years ago." Chapter II A.

the colored waves of the sunset to wine. I believe that when

her endless hill. Is, then, the crown too heavy that I wear?

and Author's Philosophy "What a pity they didn't stop up

Ishmael's behavior because it taught him not to judge on

Moby Dick. The spears rope got wrapped around Ahab's

part-time sailor. Ishmael's role in the hunt for "Moby Dick"

goblet's rim, the warm waves blush like wine. The gold

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