Which of Ahab's character traits does Melville develop most thoroughly in Chapter 41 of Moby-D*ck? Ahab's obsessive need for revenge Ahab's acceptance of his plight Ahab's reluctance to be at sea Ahab's respect for nature

Answer: Ahab's obsessive need for revenge.

Explanation: Ahab's character trait that Herman Melville develops most thoroughly in Chapter 41 of Moby D*ck is Ahab's obsessive need for revenge. Ishmael made Ahab's feud with the White Whale his own. This uncommon animal was considered to have a strange magnitude and malignity. He characterizes the animal as having a cunning intelligence, and perhaps immortality. He then says that it was because of the sufferings for the loss of his feet that Ahab has become so obsessed with the creature, all evils were personified by the whale.

Ahab's obsessive need for revenge