W'on, I wondered when someone would mention Capt. Ahab. While Peck's work as Atticus Finch was splendid, I will remember him more for Ahab, which was a really magnificent performance. I can't imagine a more difficult character to portray. I've read the novel I don't know how many times and I still can't get anywhere close to the depths of the character of Capt. Ahab, so I sure don't know how an actor decides how to play him, but Peck's portrayal I thought reflected the novel very well.