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Moby Dick

by Cazi Brasga Honors English III 9/04/96

I. Biographical Insights

A. The culture this great author was a part of was the time in American history
where inspiring works of literature began to emerge. It was also a time when
American writers had not completely separated its literary heritage from Europe,
partly because there were successful literary genius' flourishing there.

B. Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819, he was the son of Allan and Maria
Melville. During Herman's childhood he lived in the "good" neighborhoods of New
York City. In 1832 Herman suffered tragedy when his father died after trying to
cope with the stress of debts and misfortunes. After a short time in a business
house in New York City, Herman determined he needed to go to sea. He spent
years traveling on a variety of ships, including whaling ships.

C1. Melville's perspective on life is that God created the universe with an
infinite number of meanings and man is always trying to determine......

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