

Moby Dick, or The Whale - Chapter 017-021
4 snips May 25, 2023
The podcast dives into Queequeg's intense fasting and the theme of religious tolerance, showcasing Ishmael's respectful reflections. Humor arises when Ishmael and Mrs. Hussey find Queequeg unmoving in his room. A lively debate ensues over fasting, with Queequeg eventually resuming his normal life. Listeners learn about Queequeg's unique tattooed mark as he signs onto the Pequod and the contrasting views of Captain Bildad and Peleg on faith and sailing. A mysterious warning from a ragged stranger, Elijah, hints at troubled times ahead.
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Respect For Strange Rituals
- Ishmael respects Queequeg's religious rituals despite finding them odd.
- He compares all faiths humorously and urges charity toward others' creeds.
False Alarm Over Queequeg
- Ishmael fears Queequeg has died when the door is locked and the harpoon seen inside.
- He frantically fetches help and nearly bursts the door before finding him alive.
When Piety Becomes Extreme
- Queequeg sits motionless in religious trance, baffling Ishmael and the landlady.
- Ishmael tolerates it but later challenges such extreme self-denial as unhealthy.