Moby-Dick What is the theme in Moby-Dick by Herman Melville? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 12:17 Last updated by Jill W on 18 May 18:40
One major theme in the novel, Moby Dick, is that of revenge. Ahab's entire existence is propelled by his need to kill the whale (Moby Dick) in revenge for the leg he took from him.