which best explains the symbolism behind melv...
which best explains the symbolism behind melvilles use of the word \brand\ to describe the scar on ahabs body in chapter 28 of moby - dick?\nthe source of ahabs scar has been defeated.\nthe source of ahabs scar now owns him.\nahab is at peace with his scar.\nahab is proud of his scars significance.
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# Brief Explanations:
In *Moby - Dick*, the word "brand" implies a mark of ownership. Ahab's scar is from his encounter with Moby - Dick, and the use of "brand" suggests that the whale (the source of the scar) now has a kind of hold over him.
# Answer:
The source of Ahab's scar now owns him.