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The largest animals on earth, whales include a number of diverse species of aquatic mammals. Living their entire lives in the water, they have been a source of wonder to mankind.

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How does captain Ahab display hubris?

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Captain Ahab displays hubris in his relentless pursuit of the white whale, Moby Dick, believing he can conquer an unstoppable force of nature. He disregards warnings from his crew and risks their lives to satisfy his own pride and ego, ultimately leading to his downfall. His stubbornness and single-minded focus on revenge blind him to the consequences of his actions.

What was the name of the ferocious white whale pursued by Captain Ahab in Herman Melville's novel?

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The ferocious white whale pursued by Captain Ahab in Herman Melville's novel is named Moby Dick. The novel "Moby-Dick" follows Captain Ahab's relentless quest for vengeance against the whale that caused him great harm, symbolizing man's struggle against nature.

In the film minority report who is the killer of Ann lively?

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In the film Minority Report, the killer of Ann Lively is revealed to be Danny Witwer, one of the Precrime detectives. He was manipulated by the mastermind behind the crimes to commit the murder.

What does Ahab mean?

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Ahab is a biblical name meaning "uncle" or "father's brother." It is commonly associated with the character in the Book of Kings who was a wicked king of Israel. In literature, Ahab is also known as the obsessed captain in Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick."

Which of these statements correctly explains Starbuck's reasons for what he told Captain Ahab?

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Starbuck expresses concerns about Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against Moby Dick because he believes it endangers the crew and goes against their mission. He tries to reason with Ahab and persuade him to prioritize the safety of the ship and crew, but ultimately is overruled by Ahab's obsession.

Who receives the gold doubloon from Captain Ahab?

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In "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville, Captain Boomer receives the gold doubloon from Captain Ahab as a symbol of a reward for any crew member who first spots the white whale, Moby Dick.

What did Captain Ahab do with his pipe?

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Captain Ahab broke his pipe in anger when he first saw Moby Dick, the white whale. He then threw the broken pieces into the sea.

In Melvilles MobyDick we identify most closely with the main character Ishmael as he recounts the tale of Ahabs voyage after the white whale Ishmael must be?

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the narrator of Moby Dick and we experience the journey through his eyes. As Ishmael navigates the complexities of the voyage and encounters the characters aboard the Pequod, we gain insight into his thoughts and perspectives on the events unfolding, providing a unique lens through which the story is told.

Ahab persuades his crew members to chase the white whale by appealing mainly to their?

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Ahab persuades his crew members to chase the white whale by appealing mainly to their sense of revenge and personal vendettas. He manipulates their emotions and convinces them that killing the whale is their only purpose in life, driving them to support his obsessive quest.

What is the solution in Moby Dick?

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In "Moby Dick," Captain Ahab's pursuit of the white whale leads to his downfall as he becomes consumed by revenge and ultimately loses his life. The novel ends with the whale sinking Ahab's ship, the Pequod, and Ishmael, the narrator, being the sole survivor rescued by the ship Rachel.

Was Mocha Dick real?

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Yes, Mocha Dick was a real albino sperm whale that lived in the early 19th century. He was known for his aggressive encounters with whaling ships in the Pacific Ocean. His exploits are said to have inspired Herman Melville's famous novel "Moby-Dick."

Why does Captain Ahab want a right whale killed?

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Captain Ahab in "Moby Dick" seeks revenge on the white whale Moby Dick for biting off his leg in a previous encounter. Ahab becomes obsessed with hunting and killing Moby Dick to satisfy his thirst for vengeance and to assert his dominance over the whale.

What reward does ahab offer to the first man who spots the white whale?

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Captain Ahab offers a doubloon—a valuable gold coin—to the first man who spots the white whale, Moby Dick. This serves as an incentive to motivate the crew in their pursuit of the elusive whale.

What is the poem in where the sidewalk ends that tells about a girl eating a whale?

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The poem in "Where the Sidewalk Ends" is called "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out," and it tells the story of a girl named Sarah who refuses to take out the garbage until it piles up and overwhelms her house. There is no poem in the book about a girl eating a whale.

What type of line spacing should be used within and between each source?

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Within each source, use double spacing. Between each source, use a single space to separate them. This helps to maintain readability and organization within the document.

What is a similarity in the respiration of the whale and the guppy?

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The resparatory system between fish and human is very different in its physical sense, but the need for oxygen is the same. Fish inhale oxygen rich H2O and their gills divide the water from the oxygen. Fish gills expell all other components except oxygen. Humans enhale air and our lungs divide all other components and expell it except oxygen.

Is a whale a mammle?

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Yes, they are mammals. dolphins and porpoises are also mammals too

How do you say i dont know what your saying in spanish?

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No creo que entiendo lo que Ud. quiere decir.

What impact does whale hunting have on the environment?

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boats burning fuel causes carbon dioxide and pollution for a long period of time

Why is a whales hind legs a vestigial organ?

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Yes they do. They are detached from the vertebral column and float free though.

What are 5 sentences about blue whales?

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1. Whales are very large animals that live in the ocean, but they are not fish! Millions of years ago, whales probably walked upon land. As many years passed, the whales changed. Their back legs disappeared and their front legs became flippers! Now they live in the ocean.

2.Whales are mammals, so they feed milk to their babies and breathe air.

They like each other and live in large groups called "herds." A baby whale is called a "calf."

Whales do not have gills, so they cannot breathe under water. They must come up to the surface of the water to get air. The air is breathed in and out through their "blowhole," which is on their back.

When whales sleep, they stay at the top of the water, with their blowhole above the surface. Sometimes, a whale will swim up to the surface of the water and quickly blow air out of their blowhole, making a fountain of watery mist, called a "blow."

3.There are two different kinds of whales, the baleen and the toothed whale.

Baleen whales are also called "toothless" whales. Instead of teeth, they have plates made of baleen in their jaws. Baleen is a very hard and strong substance, much like the material that makes animals' horns. Baleen is also called "whalebone."

4. he baleen plates grow from the whales' upper jawbones. They are from two to 12 feet long and they hang down in stringy pieces. Sea water passes through the baleen and the whales' food gets caught. A kind of plankton called krill is what the baleen whale eats. The biggest baleen whales eat as much as two tons of krill each day!

There are many kinds of baleen whales, including blue, bowhead, Bryde's, fin, gray, humpback, minke, right and sei. The blue whale is the largest, often reaching 100 feet in length. They are the largest animals that have ever lived upon the earth. They are even larger than dinosaurs! Humpback whales are also big, weighing up to 45 tons.

Baleen whales have two nostrils, or blowholes.

5. Toothed whales have teeth instead of baleen. They include the beluga or white, bottlenose, narwhal, pilot and sperm whales. Dolphins are toothed whales. The famous "killer whale," is really a large dolphin, and they can grow up to 30 feet in length.

Toothed whales eat fish and plants. They have one nostril, or blowhole.

6.Whales swim by moving their tails up and down and using their flippers, which also help them to turn. Some whales, such as the sei, can swim more than 30 miles per hour.

Flippers of the humpback whale can be as long as 15 feet.

All whales are very noisy. They moan, groan, squeak and sigh to talk to each other. These underwater sounds can travel great distances. Whale are the loudest animals in the world.

7.Whales "migrate" further than any other animal. Migrating means to move from one area to another.

In the warm summer months, whales feast to build up their blubber and other fat reserves. Then, as the weather and water begin to cool when winter approaches, the whales begin their migration to warmer places. They do not stop to eat, but swim almost constantly, stopping only to rest for short periods of time.

For example, gray whales spend the winter months, from December into February, in the warm water of the Pacific Ocean near Baja California, Mexico. In mid-February they begin to swim north to the Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea and the western part of the Beaufort Sea. They will stay in one of those areas until October, when they start the long swim back to the warmer Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico.

Sometimes, as the whales are migrating, they swim very close to the shore and can be seen "blowing" and jumping out of the water. This jumping is called "breaching." Whale watching is popular in many coastal areas.

Are blue whales wild or tame?

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A walrus is a wild animal. Any animal is a wild animal. Even if kept in captivity, any animal can strike at any moment.

What form of communication do whales use?

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It's called echolocation or ''Clicking" language.