1. Although Starbuck is as brave as any man, what does he fear? 2. In Melville’s tribute to man at …

1.Describe Elijah and explain the significance of his name. 2. What nickname does he have for Ahab? 3. What vague …

1.What is the name of Queequeg’s idol? 2. What had the little god told Queequeg? 3. After what is the …

1. What does Queequeg share with Ishmael? 2. What pledge does Queequeg make to Ishmael? 3. What gift does Queequeg …

Why does Ishmael not begrudge the joke played on him by Peter Coffin? 2. What is the purpose of the …

1.Why does Ishmael not stay at the Sword-Fish Inn? 2. Who owns the Spouter Inn? 3. What is in the …

Explain the biblical allusion to Ishmael. 2. What does Ishmael do whenever he finds himself growing “grim about the mouth”? …

How is the concept of fate used to organize the narrative? Does fate justify Ahab’s actions? What is the relationship …

Describe Ishmael’s method of narration. Is he reliable or unreliable as a narrator? Why is he the one to tell …

Why does Ishmael include so many digressions in his narrative? Why does he draw on so many other disciplines (geology, …