Experts discuss Herman Melville's love of the sea and how the obsessed Ahab is the anti-hero of the story. Professor Mary K. Bercaw Edwards brings her students onto a 19th century whaling ship to learn about the sea tale. Ahab teaches us how obsession can lead anyone down the wrong path.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Watch a video segment and answer contextual questions.
- Explore the character of the villain in novels and the role they play to push the narrative forward
- Build vocabulary, reading, and listening comprehension skills
