Pequod

The Pequod is a fictional whaling ship in Herman Melville's novel *Moby-Dick*. It symbolizes human obsession and the pursuit of an elusive goal, as its diverse crew is determined to hunt the giant white whale. The ship’s journey explores themes of fate, revenge, and the natural world’s power. In a broader sense, the Pequod represents the collective human drive to conquer nature, often leading to perilous consequences. Its story serves as a profound reflection on duty, obsession, and the complexities of human motives.