How did Herman Melville’s experiences at sea influence the themes and characters in his novel 'Moby-Dick'?

Herman Melville’s experiences at sea profoundly influenced ‘Moby-Dick.’ His time aboard whaling ships informed the novel’s detailed depiction of maritime life, the technical aspects of whaling, and the psychological depth of characters like Captain Ahab. Themes of obsession, man’s struggle against nature, and existentialism reflect Melville’s own encounters with the vast, unpredictable ocean.

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