Moby-Dick, like any other novel, is complete with a plot sequence that essentially "maps" the layout of the plot. In the plot sequence, there are five major groups. These five groups are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and finally resolution. Melville does a remarkable job of describing and conveying them in fluid material, intense at times, but extremely boring at others. The plot sequence of Moby-Dick can be easily summarized when divided and analyzed. Although the exposition and rising action can be a bit drawn out and at times rather monotonous, the climax is very intense. But the reader will likely get a better sense of what the novel means overall through the falling action and resolution. During the exhibition, Ishmael describes himself and why he plans to join a whaling trip at sea in order to introduce him to us in some way. to set the stage for the introduction of other characters such as Queequeg at the Spouter Inn. As for the rising action, it takes up most of the novel, at least three-quarters of it anyway. Many adventures are described to us by Ishmaël as the story progresses. Some of the most notable events that take place include the first meeting between Ishmael and Ahab and the almost frightened feeling that grips Ishmael, when Ahab describes the purpose of his journey, when various ships are encountered such as the Enderby and the Rachel, and when the Pequod was overtaken by a typhoon. All these events and a few others not mentioned help to build the rising action and generate more and more interest from the reader. The climax is certainly one of the most intense sections of the book, but not one of the longest. It lasts a good three chapters and keeps the reader focused on every detail, unlike other parts of the book which can become so repetitive and boring that it's unbelievable. The climax consists of the main chase and battle with Moby-Dick himself. In this part of the novel, each of the three days is discussed. On the first day of the hunt, the men harpooned the whale with their harpoons, but without success. Additionally, Ahab's boat is crushed by the white whale. The second day turns out to be a little more successful.