1. In Moby-Dick, there are characters with varying degrees of commitment to their respective religions. How does religion affect one character's ability to relate to another? i.e. the Fighting Quakers. Do the religious characters come across as more sympathetic to the reader? and how is Melville intentionally using this?
2. How does Queequeg's customs and culture affect his relationship with Ishmael? for example Yojo and his fasting/ Ramadan. Should he even try to hold onto his culture now that he is an outcast? should Queequeg try to assimilate with the other whalers?
3. Melville alludes to captain Ahab as a mysterious and heroic figure. How does the mystique of Captain Ahab have an effect on Ishmael even before their first meeting?
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