Ishmael (Moby-Dick)

Ishmael is the narrator of Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick," which explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the human condition. As a sailor on the whaling ship Pequod, Ishmael reflects on the complexities of life and human nature while chronicling Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the giant white whale, Moby Dick. Ishmael's perspective provides a philosophical lens through which readers engage with the story's moral dilemmas and existential questions. Ultimately, he survives the narrative as a witness to Ahab's tragic quest, symbolizing the endurance of the human spirit amidst overwhelming odds.