Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Ahab
Noun
/ˈeɪ.hæb/
Definition
Ahab is a proper noun referring to a character from literature, specifically in Herman Melville’s novel ‘Moby-Dick.’
Examples
- Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of Moby Dick symbolizes human obsession.
- The complexity of Ahab’s character reflects the themes of fate and revenge in literature.
Meaning
In the context of the novel, Ahab is the obsessed captain of the whaling ship Pequod, whose primary goal is to seek revenge on the white whale, Moby Dick, which had previously destroyed his ship and bitten off his leg.
Synonyms
- None (Ahab is a proper noun)
