WRITE ABOUT THE CHARACTER YOU RESPECT IN THE NOVEL

I like Starbuck (that's the character, I don't drink coffee!) Starbuck's actions are rooted in intelligence and as a result, he is not easily swayed by another's charisma as shown by his reaction to Ahab's desire to hunt only Moby Dick. Starbuck considers the purpose of the voyage, which is to catch as many whales as possible, and realizes Ahab is wrong in leading the crew to only pursue one whale. While he doesn't mind going after Moby Dick should he cross the path of the Pequod, he doesn't see the sense in just tracking one whale. Starbuck is also not afraid to speak his mind to Ahab even if it means angering the captain.