Question

read this excerpt from chapter 41 of moby - dick. and, when running into more sufferable latitudes, the ship, with mild stunsails spread, floated across the tranquil tropics, and, to all appearances, the old mans delirium seemed left behind him with the cape horn swells, and he came forth from his dark den into the blessed light and air; even then, when he bore that firm, collected front, however pale, and issued his calm orders once again; and his mates thanked god the direful madness was now gone; even then, ahab, in his hidden self, raved on. which words from the excerpt best convey the mood? tranquil tropics left behind calm orders raved on

Explanation:

The mood is often conveyed by words that set an atmosphere or describe emotional - states. "Tranquil tropics" creates a peaceful and calm atmosphere. "Left behind" is more of a description of action. "Calm orders" is about the demeanor of giving commands. "Raved on" shows a state of wild, uncontrolled emotion. The overall mood of the passage has elements of calmness in the setting, and "tranquil tropics" best captures that mood.

Answer:

tranquil tropics