The protagonist and sea captain who loses his right leg to Moby Dick. Driven by a maniacal quest for revenge, he funds and commands his own whaling ship. Despite crew desertions and a violent internal mutiny instigated by his brother, he relentlessly pursues the whale. He ultimately kills Moby Dick by harpooning it while standing on its back, surviving the hunt to reunite with his love.
Executes Ahab's orders to forcibly recruit the ship's crew.
Crew member who physically saves Ahab during the mutiny.
Biological brothers with conflicting romantic and professional interests.
Central romantic pair separated by voyage and reunited at the end.
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