Final Jeopardy 12/12/23 (American Literature) & Who Won Tuesday December 12 2023
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- 1 Today’s Final Jeopardy 12/12/2023 (American Literature) – Tuesday, December 12 2023
- 2 Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Tuesday, December 12 2023
- 3 Final Jeopardy Explanation – Tuesday, December 12 2023
- 4 Today’s Jeopardy! Contestants – Tuesday, December 12 2023
- 5 Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Tuesday, December 12 2023
- 6 Final Jeopardy Video & Today’s Highlights
- 7 Jeopardy! Recaps
- 8 More Final Jeopardy!
Today’s Final Jeopardy 12/12/2023 (American Literature) – Tuesday, December 12 2023
Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Tuesday, December 12 2023
The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Moby-Dick
Final Jeopardy Explanation – Tuesday, December 12 2023
Chapter 100 of “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville introduces Captain Boomer of the Samuel Enderby. “Moby-Dick,” a classic of American literature, is known for its narrative and complex symbolism centered around the pursuit of the eponymous white whale.
Captain Boomer, the commander of the Samuel Enderby, a British whaling ship, is jovial and easy-going despite having lost an arm to Moby-Dick. When he meets Ahab, there is a moment of camaraderie as they share their experiences with the same whale. However, Boomer does not share Ahab’s burning desire for revenge. Instead, he treats his encounter with Moby-Dick as a part of the dangers inherent in whaling. His attitude is one of acceptance and moving on, seeing his injury as a cost of doing business.
In stark contrast, Ahab’s encounter with Moby-Dick has left him with a deep, consuming hatred. Ahab’s loss of a leg to the whale has driven him to a monomaniacal pursuit of revenge. He is obsessed with finding and killing Moby-Dick, a quest that ultimately leads to the destruction of his ship, the Pequod, and most of its crew.
This interaction between Boomer and Ahab serves as a critical narrative device in “Moby-Dick.” It underscores the central theme of the novel – Ahab’s self-destructive obsession. Boomer’s more rational and detached perspective on his encounter with Moby-Dick offers a stark contrast to Ahab’s vengeful fixation.
Today’s Jeopardy! Contestants – Tuesday, December 12 2023
Gary Hollis is a Chemistry Professor from Roanoke, Virginia. | |
Julia Markham Cameron is an Attorney from Brooklyn, New York. | |
Henry Baer is a Software Engineer from San Francisco, California. |
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Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Tuesday, December 12 2023
The results of today’s game will be updated when it airs – warning: spoilers below!
Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
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Gary Hollis Roanoke, Virginia Chemistry Professor Winning Score: $20,812 Round 2 Score: $20,400 Round 1 Score: $3,800 | Julia Markham Cameron Brooklyn, New York Attorney Final Score: $1,600 Round 2 Score: $4,800 Round 1 Score: $4,400 | Henry Baer San Francisco, California Software Engineer Final Score: $10,834 Round 2 Score: $9,600 Round 1 Score: $4,800 |
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