Eye for an Eye
This phrase reflects the brutal nature of World War II, where retaliation and revenge were common, often leading to escalating violence and atrocities. It highlights the cycle of violence and the lack of restraint in wartime.
Ahab, Captain
The fictional captain of the Pequod in Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick, often used as a symbol of obsession and revenge in relation to naval commanders during World War II.
Ahab
In the novel Moby-Dick, a relentless sea captain driven by an obsessive quest for revenge against a white whale.