How does Herman Melville's use of symbolism in 'Moby-Dick' reflect the philosophical conflict of existentialism and human condition?

Herman Melville’s ‘Moby-Dick’ employs symbolism to explore existentialist themes and the human condition, particularly through the white whale, which represents the inscrutable and indifferent forces of the universe. Captain Ahab’s obsessive pursuit of Moby Dick symbolizes humanity’s struggle to find meaning and assert control in an indifferent, chaotic world.

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