The Pursuit of Moby Dick Obey or Rebel
It is 1820. You are in the ship Pequod under the commander of Captain Ahab. The mission is a whales hunting; their valuable fat is a great promise for significant profit.
But it soon becomes apparent that you are in a conflict:
The captain, Ahab, said he must demand a change in the purpose of the journey. He argued that he must chase Moby Dick, a giant white whale that few years earlier caused him to lose his leg. Ahab claims that pride is more important than money. He must kill Moby Dick, it’s a matter of saving his face and save profession.
In contrast, Starbuck, the first mate, opposed the idea. He says we are here to make a living and not to endanger ourselves for saving his face.
Who will you support?
Each one of you is tasked with a different opinion. Share it to others and try to reach an agreement.
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Prerequisites
Reading Melville's novel "Moby Dick"
Get to know the characters
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Ishmael
Sailor onboard the hunters ship Pequod. A lonely, orphan young man that seeks adventure
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Starbuck
First mate of the whaling ship Pequod is a thoughtful guy, cautious and a member of Quakers religious community ... he came to the ship to work and earn a tidy sum.
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Stubb
Skilled and experienced whaling men. A Happy person by nature that believes in fate, and therefore is not concerned about the dangers. Nevertheless, in a pinch remembers to pray to God… just in case…
His distinguished mark is his eternal pipe.
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Flask
Flask is a third captain of the Pequod. He is short, sturdy and solid with a combative nature. He takes lost to whales as a personal insult, and Scrappy with them.
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Ahab
The captain of the Pequod. Stormy man, charismatic and impressive, with extensive experience in whales hunting. Lost his leg during a failed attempt to hunt down Moby Dick, a giant white whale. Has become the pursuit of Moby Dick an obsessive vendetta.
Resources
- Moby Dick; Or, The Whale by Herman Melville
- Prudence, Passion and Persuasion in Moby Dick/Cecil E. Bohanon
- Moby Dick (2010) Trailer
- Vengeance, Indifference, and Concern The Ethical Interpretation of Man-Nature Relations in Moby-Dick
- Moby Dick: An American Book of Wonders, by Joyce Carol Oates
- Captain Ahab: Character Analysis
- Ishmael: Character Analysis
- Starbuck: Character Analysis
- flask: Character Analysis
- Stubb: Character Analysis
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