Ahab

Ahab is a prominent character from Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby-Dick," published in 1851. He is the obsessive captain of a whaling ship, driven by a relentless quest for revenge against Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale that had previously destroyed his ship and bitten off his leg. Ahab's fixation on the whale symbolizes humanity's struggle against nature and the dangers of obsession. His character explores themes of fate, individuality, and the consequences of vengeance, making him a powerful representation of humanity's darker impulses and the complexities of the human experience.