Captain Ahab

Captain Ahab is a central character in Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick." He is the obsessive and relentless captain of the whaling ship Pequod, driven by a singular goal: to hunt and kill Moby Dick, a giant white whale that severely injured him. Ahab represents themes of obsession, revenge, and humanity's struggle against nature. His character explores the consequences of fixating on unattainable goals, revealing deep psychological and existential issues. Ahab's quest ultimately leads to tragedy, symbolizing the destructive nature of obsession and the limits of human ambition.