What is the purpose of the five dusky phantoms in Moby Dick?

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The five dusky phantoms in "Moby Dick" symbolize the 5 stages of grief and revenge that Captain Ahab experiences as he pursues the white whale. They represent Ahab's internal struggle and the destructive force of his obsession with vengeance.

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