When Does Ishmael Meet Queequeg?
Chapter 17: the Ramadan When the Panicky Ishmael Finally Gets the Door Open, He Finds Queequeg Deep in Meditation. Why Does Ishmael Finally Decide to Befriend...
Why does Ishmael finally decide to befriend Queequeg?
According to Ishmael, to worship God is to do the will of God, and the will of God to do unto others and you would like them to do unto you. Therefore, if he joins Queequeg in his worshipping of the idol, then Queequeg will join him in his Christian worship.
How did Ishmael and Queequeg become friends?
Ishmael and Queequeg first meet at the Spouter-Inn, where a shortage of beds forces the two to become instant roommates. Ishmael is weirded out by the possibility of sharing a bed with a complete stranger, and Queequeg doesn't do much to alleviate his concerns when they meet.
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