Moby-Dick discussion questions Chapter 48 “The First Lowering”: Considering the description of Fedallah
- Considering the description of Fedallah at the beginning of the chapter, what stands out to you and why?
- Near the end of the chapter, Queequeg (according to Ishmael) symbolizes something. Explain. Does it relate to anyone in the text?
- Why does Melville choose to make the first hunt end unsuccessfully?
