Question

In Moby-Dìck, a major difference between Ahab and Starbuck is

A) Starbuck is practical; Ahab is obsessed

B) Starbuck is sinister; Ahab is pure hearted

C) Starbuck is passionate; Ahab is reasonable

D) Starbuck is suspicious of nature; Ahab enjoys it

Answer 1

A. Ahab is obsessed; Starbuck is practical.

Answer 2

A) Starbuck is practical; Ahab is obsessed.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the main difference between the two men. Ahab is obsessed with chasing the whale. He believes this to be his mission, and he is willing to endanger the entire crew. On the other hand, Starbuck is a lot more reasonable. He believes that the mission is foolish and dangerous, and that Ahab has gone mad. He is the voice of reason and practicality that contrasts with Ahab's passion and intensity.