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At the beginning of the novel, Tommo takes on the role of a nameless narrator. Write a short analysis addressing why he uses this approach.
To what extent does Tommo forsake Western culture when he abandons the ship? Examine this topic, using textual evidence.
Explore Toby’s role in the novel, using textual evidence. What role does he play at the beginning of Tommo’s adventure? How does Toby’s role change, if at all, over the course of the novel?
By Herman Melville
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