Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
In the Heart of the Sea is defined by two very different locales: Nantucket, a small whaling community in the Northeastern United States, and the sea itself. After all, Nantucket might be the Essex...
What's Up With the Title?
Listen, folks, this one ain't rocket science. The book is called In the Heart of the Sea because it takes place in the heart of the sea. Feel free to marinate on that one for a second—we know it'...
What's Up With the Ending?
After what was surely the most trying ordeal of their lives, the surviving crew of the Essex have returned home to America. Huzzah! Rah rah rah! Additional shouts of joy! So they all lived happily...
Tough-o-Meter
Being a straightforward nonfiction book, In the Heart of the Sea is a pretty breezy read. While there are plenty of facts and figures hanging about, you don't need to stress yourself out trying to...