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This article explores how Herman Melville uses cadence and rhythm in
Moby-Dick to elevate the novel's prose and deepen its thematic resonance. It begins by
defining cadence as the flow and modulation of words and rhythm as the pattern of
stresses and pauses, emphasizing how Melville employs these tools to create a text that
feels alive and immersive. The article highlights the brevity of the opening line, “Call
me Ishmael,” as an example of simple yet striking rhythm, which contrasts with the
sprawling, wave-like sentences that dominate much of the novel. Melville’s rhythm
adapts to the mood of each scene, moving from the slow, hypnotic cadence of Ishmael’s
meditative passages to the urgent, staccato rhythm of Ahab’s monologues and action
sequences.
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