The Captain Ahab Therapy Session

Psychiatrist: I want to explored uncharted territory. Hidden depths. Deep waters, so to speak.

You’re a fool if ye do.

Why?

There be monsters in those waters.

Monsters like …

Ar, I can see where you’re steering this talk. Best belay that course.

Moby Dick?

Ah, damn your eyes! 

Moby Dick. Dick.

Stop saying “dick.”

Fine. Dick. But what does the whale mean to you?

What do ye think it means?

Hmmm. I think that, whatever this whale symbolizes … it makes you very angry.

“Symbolizes?” This whale be no symbol. Yar! Moby took me leg, he did. Bit it clean off! I’ve ever reason to be angry!

I see. Dick. Let’s talk about your missing leg. What do you think that symbolizes.

Go fuck yourself! That’s what it symbolizes