Question

In the classic tale Moby D, Captain Ahab is consumed by his need to punish the white whale that sank his boat and took his leg. This obsession takes over the captain's mind, and he drowns during another encounter with the whale.

What is the resolution in this story?

The white whale sank the Captain's boat.

The Captain drowns during another encounter with the whale.

The white whale takes the Captain's leg.

The obsession to hunt the whale takes over the Captain's mind.

Answer 1

The resolution in Moby D. is the death of Ahab. The denouement is Ishmael using the life buoy to stay afloat long enough to be rescued. 

Answer 2

The Captain drowns during another encounter with the whale.

Step-by-step explanation:

Resolution is also known as denouement and it mostly follows the climax of the story. It is the solution to a complicated issue in the story. In some novels like this one, the resolution and climax happen both at the same time.

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