1) "Yojo earnestly enjoined that the selection of the ship should rest wholly with me, inasmuch as Yojo purposed befriending us; and, in order to do so, had already pitched upon a vessel, which, if I left to myself, I, Ishmael, should infallibly light upon, for all the world as though it had turned out by chance..." (68)
How does the inanimate idol "Yojo" have an effect upon Queequeg and Ishmael's relationship? Is Yojo an actual being, or does He simply symbolize that religion is part of the subconscious mind, influencing one's actions? How does fate fit into Ishmael's circumstance?
2) Does the mere fact that Captains Peleg and Bildad are Quakers hold any significance? How do Quaker ideals compare and contrast with the actions of these captains? Furthermore, do their words reflect or contradict Ishmael's own mental transformation upon meeting Queequeg?
3) Upon meeting Queequeg, both Peleg and Bildad impose their own personal beliefs and opinions upon the "savage." Despite the labels, how does Queequeg assert his true identity during this encounter?
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