King Lear Moby-Dick

William Shakespeare’s tragedy “King Lear” (c. 1605-1606) and Herman Melville’s novel “Moby-Dick” (1851) are representative literary works of their respective eras, dealing with universal themes such as human nature, relationship with nature, power, and madness. While these works differ greatly in their time of publication and form, they share commonalities in depicting the struggle between human inner worlds and external realities. This report compares these two masterpieces, exploring their similarities and differences to examine their profound significance and influence in the modern world.