: Literary critics at the time, such as those writing for Numero Cinq, reflected on the novel’s "slow, restless rhythms" and its ability to remind readers of the "immensity of things one cannot explain".
: Discussions at outlets like NPR in 2010 humorously examined Ahab's management style through a modern lens, joking about workplace safety violations and the madness of his obsession. 2010: Moby Dick
: Ahab's executive officer, who is torn between duty and recognizing Ahab's descent into madness. : Literary critics at the time, such as
Directed by Trey Stokes, this adaptation shifts the setting from a 19th-century whaling ship to a high-tech modern submarine. : Literary critics at the time
: Scholars in 2010 explored themes of "dark Romanticism," comparing Ahab's iron-willed pursuit to a railroad that cannot be swerved.