Chapter 10-Kate Pennebaker and Kyle Smith
In chapter 10, Ishmael says that "[he] began to be sensible of strange feelings. [he] felt a melting in [him]." Obviously, he did not physically feel a melting within his body, rather he felt a strong connection with Queequeg (not a romantic one). He is drawn towards Queequegs personality, and the fact that he doesn't perform the normal "hollow courtesies" that he is accustomed to. The melting signifies his perception of the world, "melting away", or changing dramatically. Queequeg opens Ishamel up to a new view of the world through a different set of eyes, and Ishmael comes to accept his values. When it is said that Ishmael and Queequeg are "married" it is a platonic psychological bond, rather than a physical, romantic bond. The fact that they shared the same bed is in no way a sexual act, but in actuality the complete opposite; it is an act of a mental connection and a deep sense of respect. It is ironic that he is redeemed by a pagan because pagans have a very different relgious view than Christians, yet Queequeg was able to renew Ishamael's faith in his own religion.
-kate pennebaker and kyle smith
posted by NCHS AP English Language III @ 9:10 AM
1 Comments:
This is a pretty good analysis. Why do you conclude that "Queequeg was able to renew Ishmael's faith in his own religion"?
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