Date of Award
6-1-1952
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div)
Department
Systematic Theology
First Advisor
Jaroslav Pelikan
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Jeremiah 31:15;
Abstract
This critique is to clarify the relation of the ship Rachel to the rest of the story. The Rachel carries with it certain symbolical implications that have been neglected in in interpretations and criticisms of Moby-Dick. In chapter CXXVIII, “The Pequod Meets the Rachel,” the symbolic meaning suggest Jacob’s wife Rachel crying in the wilderness because her sons are not, Jeremiah 31:15. The continuation of this symbolism in the epilogue would include a more definite recognition of the influence of Christianity on Melville then some critics would admit, namely, that Ishmael’s rescue by the Rachel symbolically is Christian brotherly love effecting it universal significance in answer to Melville’s problem.
Recommended Citation
Heinitz, Kenneth, "The Return of the Rachel- A Critique of Melville's Moby-Dick" (1952). Bachelor of Divinity. 367.
https://scholar.csl.edu/bdiv/367
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