Why is it important to cite evidence for your claims when doing a close reading?

to make sure that you are making sense

to give proof to your assertions

to make sure that you've read the story

to make sure that the story makes sense

Which best explains how melville uses his description of ahab in chapter 28 of moby-d ick to comment on the nature of man? through ahab, melville symbolizes how guilt can take over a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how obsession can take over a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how inaction can ruin a man’s life. through ahab, melville symbolizes how isolation can ruin a man’s life.