Question

2. Queequeg did not hesitate to dive into the water and save Tashtego. What does this show about him? Would you have done the same?
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Answer 1

Ishmael finds Queequeg to ''be some abominable savage.'' When Queequeg takes out his idol of Yojo, Ishamel knows that Queequeg ''must indeed be a heathen.'' Queequeg makes quite the impression when he enters a room!

There is more to Queequeg than just his savage appearance. Ishmael sees ''the traces of a simple honest heart.'' Even in his eyes, which are ''fiery black and bold, there seemed tokens of a spirit that would date a thousand devils.'' Queequeg is strong, confident, and kind, as he