nsignificance in the universe is represented by the relationship of the crew to the ocean. It is also shown how a man’s decision, once executed, cannot be changed; an example of this is when Captain Ahab throws the spear into Moby Dick. The spear’s rope wraps around Ahab’s neck and when Moby dives, Ahab goes with him. There was nothing Ahab could have done to escape. The topics in this novel are very true, however, an adventure loving reader will read this book and only focus on the action rather than what Melville was trying to portray. Moby Dick can be significant to a reader who is seeking to know more about man’s relation to the universe. ...
