Melville did not name the chapter of the novel, Moby-Dick, by chance. It is evident in this chapter that his syntax, diction, and vivid descriptions truly describe a symphony. A symphony is a piece of music created for an orchestra and is typically made up of four parts, or movements: Allegro, Andante, Adagio and Presto. The organization of this chapter can be compared to the parts of a symphony, hence the reasoning behind Melville's title: The Symphony. At the beginning of the chapter, Ishmael enjoys the clear, steel-blue day. The clear steel blue day is an imagery and a metaphor, painting in my mind a picture of a very cerulean blue sky with no clouds. Melville describes the air as pure, soft, and feminine while he describes the sea as rugged, strong, and masculine. He uses personification by giving the air and sea feminine and masculine characteristics respectively. He then uses personification again by describing the fish of the sea as strong, tormented and having murderous thoughts. The panorama depicts an ideal view for a relaxing day. This description is the Allegro of the Symphony...