Who is the narrator in Melville's Moby Dick ?
Correct answer: C. Ishmael
- A. Captain Ahab
- B. Elijah
- C. Ishmael
- D. Gabrial
Explanation
Ishmael narrates Moby-Dick and begins with the famous statement, “Call me Ishmael.” Ahab is the captain and central antagonist, but he is not the narrator.
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