MH SET Paper 2 Mock Test - 10 (English) - MAHA TET MCQ

The correct answer is 'Ranulf Higden'

Key Points

• Ranulf Higden, a 14th-century chronicler and monk, is the author of the 'Polychronicon', an important work of prose during the Age of Chaucer.
• The 'Polychronicon' is a universal history, from the creation of the world until the 1350s, written in Latin.
• It was later translated into Middle English by John of Trevisa, making it accessible to a broader audience.
• While Chaucer, Langland, and Gower are all significant writers of the period, they are more renowned for their poetry.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4

Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also called Edward of Carnarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. The fourth son of Edward I, Edward became the heir apparent to the throne following the death of his elder brother Alphonso. Edward had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston, who had joined his household in 1300. The precise nature of his and Gaveston's relationship is uncertain; they may have been friends, lovers or sworn brothers. Gaveston's arrogance and power as Edward's favourite provoked discontent among both the barons and the French royal family, and Edward was forced to exile him.
Christopher Marlowe's drama Edward II can be identified as a clearly homosexual sensibility. 

The correct answer is '(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)'.

Key Points

• Chinua Achebe is celebrated for his depiction of the impacts of colonialism on Africa, notably in his novel "Things Fall Apart" and was Nigerian.
• Franz Kafka, although born in Prague, which was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (now the Czech Republic), is often associated with German literature due to his language of writing but is labeled here under his geographical origins.
• Isabel Allende, one of the most widely-read Spanish-language authors, hails from Chile. Her works often delve into magical realism, similar to her literary predecessor Gabriel García Márquez.
• Fyodor Dostoevsky, a Russian novelist, explored human psychology in the context of the troubled political, social, and spiritual atmosphere of 19th-century Russia.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• The geographical and cultural origins of each writer significantly influence their literary creations, adding diverse voices and perspectives to the global tapestry of literature.

The correct answer is 'Victor Hugo'.

Key Points

• Victor Hugo, a renowned French author, was officially exiled from France due to his political views, which he expressed vocally and in his works. He lived in exile in Guernsey for about 15 years.
• Leo Tolstoy was excommunicated by the Russian Orthodox Church for his religious views, but he was not officially exiled by the state.
• Mark Twain and Gabriel Garcia Marquez faced controversy due to their political views, but neither was officially exiled from their home countries.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'Untouchable'.

Key Points

• Groundbreaking Subject Matter: "Untouchable," published in 1935, focuses on the life of Bakha, a young sweeper who belongs to the untouchable caste, presenting a harrowing account of a day in his life and the constant humiliations he endures.
• Human Dignity and Social Reform: Anand's narrative brings to the forefront the inhuman practice of untouchability, advocating for dignity, equality, and social reform.
• Literary Realism and Innovation: The novel is celebrated for its realism, detailed portrayal of the protagonist’s thoughts and feelings, and for employing a stream of consciousness style that was innovative for its time in Indian English literature.
• International Recognition: "Untouchable" received critical acclaim not just in India, but internationally, drawing attention to caste discrimination and contributing to its discourse globally.
• Influence and Legacy: Mulk Raj Anand's work had a profound impact on Indian literature, influencing many generations of writers and social reformers in their fight against caste discrimination.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option 1: Coolie is another important novel by Anand which highlights the life of a young boy and his struggle against the social and economic exploitation of his time.
• Option 3: The Village is yet another influential work by Anand, showcasing the life in a Punjabi village and the social changes occurring in India.
• Option 4: The Big Heart is centered around the life of an artisan community, focusing on their struggles and the impact of industrialization.

The correct answer is 'Antonio Gramsci'.

Key Points

• Antonio Gramsci, an Italian Marxist philosopher and political theorist, introduced the concept of "cultural hegemony," which has become foundational in Cultural Studies.
• Cultural hegemony refers to the dominance of a culturally diverse society by the ruling class, who manipulate the culture of that society—the beliefs, explanations, perceptions, and values—so that their imposed, ruling-class worldview becomes the accepted cultural norm.
• Gramsci theorized that the state and ruling capitalist class use cultural institutions to maintain power in a capitalist society. This power is not only maintained through violence and political and economic coercion but also through the active consent of the governed.
• His work emphasized that the proletariat's engagement in intellectual and cultural struggle is vital for overcoming the ruling class's cultural hegemony and achieving political power.
• Gramsci's prison notebooks, where he formulated his theories, have had a profound impact on cultural studies, sociology, political science, and education.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Stuart Hall, Michel Foucault, and Raymond Williams are influential figures in Cultural Studies but did not introduce the concept of "cultural hegemony".
• Stuart Hall is known for his work on race, ethnicity, and identity, Foucault for his theories on power, knowledge, and discourse, and Williams for his contributions to the analysis of culture and society.

The correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion'.

Key Points

• Fitzgerald's work, particularly "The Great Gatsby," is symbolic of the Jazz Age, reflecting its opulence, moral ambiguity, and societal disillusionment.
• His fascinating depiction of the 1920s America provides deep insights into the cultural and societal dynamics of the time.
• Through his characters and narrative, Fitzgerald explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of the American Dream against a backdrop of jazz music, illegal Prohibition liquor, and lavish parties.
• "The Great Gatsby" is critically acclaimed for its portrayal of the Jazz Age's complexities, making Fitzgerald emblematic of this era in American literature.
• Fitzgerald himself was an active participant in the Jazz Age culture, which adds authenticity and personal insight into his depictions.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 The Prelude (1799), Christable (1800), Adonais (1822), Gryll Grange (1861).

The Fairie Queene is a religious allegory by Edmund Spenser, written as an epic poem, although left unfinished. It was constituted in six parts and each book represents a specific virtue. The Book 1 narrates the story of Redcrosse Knight, who represents virtue of Holiness.

The story come to an end in canto 12, when The Knight defeats the Dragon and relieved the kingdom from his terror. The Red crosse Knight got engaged to Una with blessings of her Parents and leave to fulfill his duty.

Spenser use a metaphor of “a ship filled with jolly mariners” in the end to describe the relationship between the tale and its readers. In words of Spenser:

Now strike your sailes ye iolly Mariners,

For we be come vnto a quiet rode,

Where we must land some of our passengers,

And light this wearie vessell of her lode

The correct answer is Gay's Beggar's Opera Key Points

• The Beggar’s Opera, a ballad opera in three acts by John Gay, was performed at Lincoln’s Inn Fields Theatre, London, in 1728 and published in the same year.
• The work combines comedy and political satire in prose interspersed with songs set to contemporary and traditional English, Irish, Scottish, and French tunes.
• In it, Gay portrays the lives of a group of thieves and prostitutes in 18th-century London.
• The action centres on Peachum, a fence for stolen goods; Polly, his daughter; and Macheath, a highwayman.
• Gay caricatures the government, fashionable society, marriage, and Italian operatic style.
• Particularly evident are parallels made between the moral degeneracy of the opera’s protagonists and contemporary highborn society.

Therefore, Option 1 is the correct answer.

 Additional Information

• Hudibras, a satiric poem by Samuel Butler, was published in several parts beginning in 1663.
• The immediate success of the first part resulted in a spurious second part’s appearing within the year; the authentic second part was published in 1664.
• The two parts, plus “The Heroical Epistle of Hudibras to Sidrophel,” were reprinted together in 1674. 
• The Life and Death of the Late Jonathan Wild, the Great is a satiric novel by Henry Fielding. 
• Absalom and Achitophel, verse satire by English poet John Dryden published in 1681.
• The poem, which is written in heroic couplets, is about the Exclusion crisis, a contemporary episode in which anti-Catholics, notably the earl of Shaftesbury, sought to bar James, duke of York, a Roman Catholic convert and brother to King Charles II, from the line of succession in favour of the king’s illegitimate son, the duke of Monmouth.

The Duchess of Malfi (originally published as The Tragedy of the Dutchesse of Malfy) is a Jacobean revenge tragedy play written by the English dramatist John Webster.

Published in 1623, the play is loosely based on events that occurred between 1508 and 1513 surrounding Giovanna d'Aragona, Duchess of Amalfi. As in the play, she secretly married Antonio Beccadelli di Bologna after the death of her first husband Alfonso I Piccolomini, Duke of Amalfi.

The play begins as a love story, when the Duchess marries beneath her class and ends as a nightmarish tragedy as her two brothers undertake their revenge, destroying themselves in the process. The Jacobean drama continued the trend of stage violence and horror set by Elizabethan tragedy, under the influence of Seneca. The complexity of some of the play's characters, particularly Bosola and the Duchess, and Webster's poetic language have led many critics to consider The Duchess of Malfi among the greatest tragedies of English Renaissance drama.

Ferdinand – The Duke of Calabria and twin brother of the Duchess. Unlike his rational brother the Cardinal, Ferdinand has rages and violent outbursts disproportionate to the perceived offense. As a result of his regret for hiring Bosola to kill the Duchess, he gradually loses his sanity—he believes he is a wolf and digs up graves.

R. P. Blackmur was an American literary critic whose criticism was influential among many modernist poets and the New Critics. The above piece has been extracted from an essay by the critic titled “A Critic’s Job of Work”. In the essay, Blackmur announces that criticism is the province of the “amateur” and is concerned with love and understanding rather than allegiance to a particular school or method.

In the given lines, Blackmur compares walking with criticism because he considers both to be “arts” of a similar kind that call for attention to detail and utmost care. He does not quite give the readers the equivalents of “Some paved walks and some form of rapid transport” in order to press his comparison.

The correct answer is 'Christopher Marlowe'.

Key Points

• Christopher Marlowe, a contemporary of William Shakespeare, was a master of blank verse. His use of this unrhymed iambic pentameter was innovative and influenced many playwrights who followed, including Shakespeare himself.
• His play 'Edward II' is particularly noted for its refined use of blank verse.
• While John Lyly, Thomas Kyd, and Ben Jonson all made significant contributions to Elizabethan drama, none of them are celebrated for their mastery of blank verse in the same way Marlowe is.
• Therefore, Marlowe's work, especially 'Edward II', is essential for studying the development and maturation of blank verse in English drama.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Writers’ Workshop is a literary publisher founded by the poet-professor P. Lal in Kolkata in 1958. Over the next few decades, it provided a publishing outlet for Indians, writing in English and published works of many new authors of post-independence urban literature. It gave encouragement to new authors and many of them later became famous in their field.

A. K. Mehrotra is a well-known poet, anthologist, literary critic and translator of India. His poetry contained in collections such as Middle Earth, Nine enclosures and The transfiguring places and noted for their innovative exploration of modern concerns and manners of depiction.

Vinay Dharwadkar is the author of a book of poems, Sunday at the Lodi Gardens, and an editor of The Oxford Anthology of Modern Indian Poetry also a Co-editor of The Collected Poems of A. K. Ramanujan

A. K. Ramanujan is an Indian poet and scholar of Indian literature who wrote in both English and Kannada. He was also a translator of Kannada works and playwright of English Language.

The correct answer is '(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)'.

Key Points

• Ebenezer Scrooge is the main character in "A Christmas Carol", known for his transformation from a miser to a benefactor of the poor.
• Madame Defarge is a key figure in "A Tale of Two Cities", representing vengeance and the violent aspect of the French Revolution.
• Esther Summerson serves as one of the narrators in "Bleak House" and is central to the novel's critique of the English legal system.
• Uriah Heep is a major antagonist in "David Copperfield", emblematic of false humility and manipulation.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Options 2, 3, and 4 mix up the characters with incorrect novels, not aligning with Charles Dickens's titles and the characters' respective narratives.

The correct answer is 'Food for the rich'.

Key Points

• Swift's "A Modest Proposal" is a satirical essay in which he suggests that the impoverished Irish could alleviate their economic problems by selling their children as food for the rich.
•  This shocking suggestion is Swift's hyperbolic critique of indifferent policies towards the poor.
• Although the other options could theoretically be part of a satirical proposal, in this specific essay, Swift does not suggest using children as laborers, soldiers, or servants.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The Movement poets were considered averse to romanticism, but Philip Larkin and Ted Hughes displayed romantic elements. To the poets associated to the Movement, good poetry meant simple, sensuous content and traditional, conventional and dignified form. The group's objective was to establish the importance of English poetry over the new modernist poetry. The members of the Movement were not anti-modernists; but opposed modernism, which was reflected in the Englishness of their poetry. The poems written by the Movement showed nostalgia for the earlier Britain, besides being filled with pastoral images of the degenerating way of life as Britain moved away from the rural towards the urban.

The Transcendence of the Ego is an essay on philosophy by Jean Paul Sartre, published in 1936. This important essay marked a turning point in Sartre’s philosophical development as it demonstrates his transition from phenomenology to the existentialist doctrines of himself.

Jacques Derrida was a French philosopher, best known for his theory of Deconstruction. Of Grammatology is the elemental text of deconstructive criticism. The book debate on theories of famous philosophers and theorists such as Claude Levi-Strauss, Ferdinand De Saussure Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Martin Heidegger, Edmund Husserl, Roman Jakobson and many more.

The work of Mourning as its name suggests, a series of 14 texts memorialize some of his deceased friend. The work is interspersed with philosophical insights regarding the interrelationships among friendship, fidelity, human finitude, and mourning.

Of Spirit: Heidegger and the Question aqueous Derrida’s lecture on Heidegger. It is again a question of Nazismof what remains to be thought through of Nazism in general and of Heidegger’s Nazism in particular. The analysis of Heidegger is brilliant, provocative, elusive.

A malapropism is the use of an incorrect word in place of a word with a similar sound, resulting in a nonsensical, sometimes humorous utterance. An example is the statement by baseball player Yogi Berra, "Texas has a lot of electrical votes", rather than "electoral votes". Malapropisms often occur as errors in natural speech and are sometimes the subject of media attention, especially when made by politicians or other prominent individuals.

The correct answer is '(i), and (ii)'.

Key Points

• Robert Herrick was indeed a notable Cavalier poet, known for his lyrical poetry capturing the carpe diem theme, festivities, and the pastoral life. His work "Hesperides" includes poems that exemplify the Cavalier characteristics of loyalty, hedonism, and a focus on the ephemeral beauty of life.
• Richard Lovelace, another prominent Cavalier poet, famously penned "To Althea, from Prison," which reflects the Cavalier ideals of loyalty, honor, and freedom, even in the face of adversity. His writings often celebrated the ideals of beauty, love, and royalist loyalty.
• Both Herrick and Lovelace displayed the quintessential Cavalier poetry traits: elegance, wit, and a celebration of the monarchy as well as the pleasures of life, making them a part of the Cavalier Poet circle.
• The Cavalier Poets were so named due to their loyalty to Charles I during the English Civil War and their sophisticated and often light-hearted verse that dealt with traditional topics such as love, war, and chivalry in a graceful and accessible manner.
• Their poetry was marked by its straightforward, lyrical style, and frequent themes of carpe diem.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• John Donne does not belong to the Cavalier poets; he is better known as a metaphysical poet, celebrated for his intricate metaphysical conceits and exploration of complex themes of love and religion.
• John Dryden came after the Cavalier and metaphysical poets, being more closely associated with the Restoration period and known for his contributions to drama, criticism, and the heroic couplet.

The first sentence is exactly correct that English has two kinds of participle:

1. Present Participle: It is used to express the active action in the sentence.

Example: He is reading a book.

ing is often used in this types of sentences.

2. Past participle: It is used to express the passive action in the sentence. In these types of sentences verb is used with ed or in third form.

Example: He had built the house.

Hence the first given sentence is an example of Past participle.

The fruit was eaten.

Here, it express the passive action and third form of verb (eaten) has been used.

The second one is an example of Present Participle.

The fruit is ripening.

The sentence present the active action and using ing (ripening) with the verb.

The correct answer is 'The Second Coming'.

Key Points

• "The Second Coming" is one of W.B. Yeats's most famous and frequently anthologized poems, characterized by its apocalyptic imagery and the thematic exploration of historical cycles.
• Yeats introduces the concept of gyres in this poem, a symbol for the cyclical, spiraling progression of history that he believed in. Gyres represent opposing forces within the world that move in vast cycles, influencing the rise and fall of civilizations.
• The poem is noted for its compelling lines "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;/Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world," capturing a sense of chaos and impending change.
• Written in the aftermath of World War I, it reflects the period's turmoil and the poet's foreboding about the future of society.
• The imagery of a "rough beast" slouching towards Bethlehem to be born, serves as an allegory for the coming era, which Yeats predicts will be turbulent and destructive, a stark contrast to the Christian era symbolized by Bethlehem.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option 1: The Tower contains themes of aging and creative legacy, but does not focus on the cyclical nature of history.
• Option 3: Easter 1916 discusses the Easter Rising but does not delve into gyres.
• Option 4: Sailing to Byzantium deals with themes of art, aging, and the quest for immortality, not the cyclical history concept.

The correct word is One Word More.

Important Points

Robert Browning preferred to keep the details of his private life out of his poetry. However, Browning’s poem, “One Word More,” stands out from his dramatic monologues.

• It is often considered “the one indisputable instance of Browning’s disclosure of his private self,” yet one can argue that he actually keeps his innermost feelings concealed by deflecting the attention away from himself and toward his wife (89 Martens).
• Nonetheless, he specifically dedicates it to Elizabeth Barret Browning and signs his name at the end R.B. – something he usually does not do in his poetry.
• Despite the fact that he dedicates the poem to his beloved wife, it is not the usual love poem.
• He explains that some of the greatest artists should resort to alternative mediums of creativity to express intimate feelings.
• Browning wants E.B.B. to respect the fact that he wishes to keep his most intimate feelings for her between the two of them.
• He did not their worldwide fame to dictate their relationship.
• Browning considers it an honour and a blessing to be familiar with this highly esteemed poetess’s private self.
• Once again, Browning manages to conceal his intimate feelings.
• In “One Word More,” he speaks of the concept of love without mentioning specifics.

Thus, it is clear that "One Word More" by Browning is an exquisite tribute to his dead wife.

Additional Information

• My Star: It is a short and simple poem published as part of Men and Women in 1855.
  • It is impressive in its concise contemplation of love's singularity.
  • It puts forth the idea that love is an intensely subjective experience that is appreciated differently by each person.
• Prospice: It is a dramatic monologue and highly optimistic in style.
  • In this poem, the poet looks forward to meeting his loving wife after death.
  • Because this poem is composed after the death of his wife.
  • He composes this poem in the memory of his beloved wife.
• Meeting at Night aims to capture the vitality and excitement of romantic love, especially when that love is in its early stages. (Worth noting is that Robert Browning wrote it while courting his eventual wife, Elizabeth Barrett, and that Barrett's father did not approve of the match!)

• Walt Whitman, a great American poet of 19th century and contemporary of Emily Dickinson, often called the father of free verse. He is known for constructing smooth, flowing free verse as his poems contains no rhymes and does not have a set meter
• Anne Bradsheet is the first puritan American woman to publish a book of poems, Her style of writing influenced by Puritanism’s so-called “plain style” (marked by didactic intent, artful simplicity), and of classicism.
• Robert Lowell was a modern American poet active in writing from 1940s to until his death, in 1977. The poet was lauded for his precise formal poems, heavily metrical lines but competent in writing both formal as well as free verse;
• Sylvia Plath was an American poetess and novelist. She must be studied as an expert and compelling poet, known for versatility of form, use of rhyme and its variations and word choice.

The correct answer is 'To imitate nature and teach by delightful means.'

Key Points

• Sir Philip Sidney defends poetry against its critics by emphasizing its educational purpose, stating that poetry combines the pleasure of reading with the utility of moral guidance.
• Sidney argues that poetry's unique virtue lies in its ability to mirror nature, not just through blind imitation but by idealizing life and offering examples of virtues and vices.
• He supports the idea that poetry engages the reader's emotions and imagination, making the learning process more effective than mere factual or moral instruction.
• Sidney's emphasis on "delightful teaching" reflects the Renaissance belief in the harmony between enjoyment and instruction, suggesting that poetry can morally guide the audience by making learning appealing.
• He points out that poetry is universal in its appeal, capable of reaching diverse audiences by presenting moral lessons in an engaging and memorable way.
• Sidney asserts that the ancient poets aimed not only to please but also to instruct, thereby positioning poetry as a noble art that elevates human understanding and virtuous action.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option 1: Incorrect because it limits poetry's purpose to mere entertainment, which Sidney expands upon as moral and educational.
• Option 3: Incorrect as Sidney's focus is on the moral and educational benefits of poetry, rather than personal fame.
• Option 4: Incorrect because documentation of historical events is not identified as the primary purpose of poetry by Sidney; he argues for a more philosophical and moral purpose

The correct answer is '(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)'.

Key Points

• Judith Butler is renowned for the concept of Gender Performativity, which argues that gender is not innate but performed based on societal norms.
• Simone de Beauvoir authored The Second Sex, a foundational text in feminist philosophy, which posits that "one is not born, but rather becomes, a woman," underscoring the constructed nature of gender roles.
• Bell Hooks wrote Ain't I a Woman, a critical examination of the impact of sexism and racism on black women, though the concept of Intersectionality is primarily associated with Crenshaw.
• Kimberlé Crenshaw introduced the concept of Intersectionality to highlight the overlapping or intersecting social identities and related systems of oppression, domination, or discrimination.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Options 2, 3, and 4 incorrectly associate theorists with concepts they are not primarily known for, confusing the contributions of seminal feminist theorists

The correct answer is 'Social isolation and existential angst'.

Key Points

• The poem delves deeply into the psyche of its narrator, Prufrock, who is paralyzed by insecurity and indecision, reflecting broader themes of social isolation and existential angst.
• Prufrock's internal monologue reveals his acute self-consciousness and fear of judgment, which prevent him from acting upon his desires or engaging meaningfully with the world around him.
• The fragmented, stream-of-consciousness narrative style and the use of literary and cultural references convey the complexity of Prufrock's inner world and the existential questions he grapples with.
• Eliot's depiction of the modern city and its impersonal, alienating environment enhances the theme of isolation and the challenge of finding meaning and connection in the modern world.
• The repeated question, "Do I dare?" encapsulates Prufrock's existential dread and his struggle with the potential meaninglessness of life and actions.

• Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of the Scotland. He was the son of a farmer and followed the tradition of his father by becoming a tenant farmer himself. He wrote poems for several years and his first book of poems titled, Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, was printed in 1786.
• The collection was an immediate success and Burns was celebrated throughout England and Scotland as a great “peasant-poet. ” As a poet, he recorded and celebrated aspects of farm life, regional experience, traditional culture, class culture of farmers. Hence he is best known and praised as a “Ploughman Poet”.

Preface to Shakespeare is an essay written by Samuel Johnson as an introduction for a book about Shakespeare. It is divided into three parts and published in 1765. In the third part of the essay Johnson discuss three unities. He states that Shakespeare has followed unity of action in his all plays, whether tragedy or comedy or historical plays.

Although the plots are complex in nature, but have a beginning, middle and an end, one event is logically connected with another and the plot makes gradual advancement towards the denouement. He disregards the other two unities and Johnson defend him for it by saying that Drama is a deception, and it has no limits.

Therefore, there is no absurdity in showing different actions in diverse places and in different time period as well. Therefore, unity of Action alone is sufficient as the other two unities arise from false beliefs. Hence it is good that Shakespeare violates them.

Moby-Dick is the masterpiece of Herman Melville and seems to reader as a documentary of life at sea on one side and a vast philosophical allegory of life on the other.

PeQuod is the whaling ship, commanded by Captain Ahab is the central attraction of the novel as almost all the story took place on the ship and every main character of the novel is related to ship. When Moby Dick destroyed Pequod, the ship the only survivor was Ishmael as he has thrown out of the harpoon boat of Ahab after the shipwreck. Afterwards Rachel saved him as searching for her own lost crew.