Such a broad variety of characters, as in the adventurous film, Moby Dick, assist in succeeding to create a rising interest for the viewer. As each individual matures throughout the duration of the picture, relating to each and every action becomes effortless. Most spectators tend to assess characters in order to predict their next move or what they might say. In this particular movie, development evaluations of Ahab and Moby Dick begin with their acting in plausible manner and the consistency in which they act. .
Along the journey, we discover that a relentless captain is seeking revenge on the whale to which he lost his leg. Captain Ahab will stop at nothing to kill the beast. Although it is a seemingly endless battle, his objective in life is to conquer this impossible white whale. The legend behind the creature is, .
"Already several fatalities had attended his chase. But though similar disasters, however little bruited ashore, were by no means unusual in the fishery; yet, in most .
Instances, such seemed the White Whale's infernal aforethought of ferocity, that every dismembering or death that he caused, was not wholly regarded as having been inflicted by an unintelligent agent.".
The fact that the monster has taken the lives of so many in the past has no effect on the decision of Ahab to risk the existence of his own men. His encouragement is, .
"Now three to three, ye stand. Commend the murderous chalices! Bestow them, ye who are now made parties to this indissoluble league. Drink, ye harpooners! Drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow -- Death to Moby Dick! God hunt us all, if we do not hunt Moby Dick to his death.".
Ahab's crew is a little wearier of his determination to kill the whale which has terrorized and murdered many. They fear his pride and obsession will lead to their death. However, the captain maintains his position, "Look sharp, all of ye! There are whales here-abouts! If ye see a white one, split your lungs for him!" Being committed harpooners, each willing lays down their lives to put their leader at ease.
