Moby D A+ 43 chapters

Ishmael

A character who begins poor, is not initially drawn to the sea, but enjoys sailing as a sailor and respects simple tasks in life.

New Bedford

The location where Ishmael's journey begins in December; known for monopolizing the whaling business.

Nantucket

The place Ishmael originally wanted to go before missing his ship.

Black church

The type of place Ishmael accidentally enters while looking for a cheap hotel in New Bedford.

The Spouter-Inn

The creepy hotel Ishmael settles for, filled with whale-related decor, owned by Peter Coffin.

Peter Coffin

The owner of the Spouter-Inn.

A ship in a hurricane

The painting Ishmael sees upon entering the Spouter-Inn.

Queequeg

The harpooner with whom Ishmael is forced to share a room at the Spouter-Inn.

Bench

The uncomfortable place Ishmael almost sleeps on to avoid sharing a bed with Queequeg.

Too uncomfortable/cold

The reason Ishmael ends up sleeping with Queequeg.

Cold, sick

The state of many harpooners who arrive at the Spouter-Inn from a previous voyage.

Cannibal

The term Ishmael finds odd to describe Queequeg at the beginning of the story.

Quieter, clean

The characteristics of another harpooner Ishmael almost rooms with but decides against.

Human heads

The unsettling fact that Ishmael finds about Queequeg selling them.

Civilized

The understanding of manners that Ishmael discovers Queequeg possesses.

Step mom

Ishmael's abusive family member revealed in Chapter 4.

Respect

The feeling that Queequeg has for Ishmael, which becomes clear in Chapter 4.

Oil

New Bedford is also known as the "Land of Oil."

Whaling

The industry that draws people from all over the world to New Bedford.

Spouter Inn

The place where Ishmael has a silent first breakfast.

Sea

Ishmael describes the beautiful features of New Bedford as being "dragged up from the bottom of the sea."

Whaleman's Chapel

A testament to lives lost at sea, almost functioning as a graveyard.

Queequeg

The character Ishmael encounters in the Whaleman's Chapel.

Father Maple

The preacher in the Whaleman's Chapel, admired for his sincerity.

Pulpit

The place where Father Maple stands to preach in the Whaleman's Chapel.

Spiritually

The state Father Maple seeks to separate himself into during his preaching.

Jonah and the whale

The biblical story told by Father Maple in the Whaleman's Church.

Truth

The concept Father Maple preaches in the face of falsehood.

Queequeg

The character Ishmael finds missing upon returning to the Spouter Inn after the chapel service.

50

The number Queequeg cannot count past when counting pages in a book.

Bosom

The term Queequeg uses to describe his friendship with Ishmael.

Money wood

The piece of wood Queequeg praises as an idol.

Snuggle

The action Queequeg and Ishmael take for warmth in Chapter 11.

Smoke

The activity Ishmael and Queequeg share after waking up in the night.

Kokovoko

Queequeg's home, which is not found on any map.

Chief, priest

The high positions held by Queequeg's father and uncle.

Christian

The religion Queequeg originally sought to learn about in foreign lands.

Baptized

The state Queequeg considers returning to his homeland after learning about Christianity.

Nantucket

The destination Queequeg decides to travel to after his Christian journey.

Wheelbarrow

The item Ishmael and Queequeg use to buy supplies in New Bedford.

Pushes, saves

The actions Queequeg takes regarding a fellow ship member.

Nantucket

The place where Ishmael and Queequeg safely arrive in Chapter 14.

Try Potts Inn

The inn where Ishmael and Queequeg decide to stay after arriving in Nantucket.

Mrs

The owner of the Try Potts Inn.

Cousin

The relationship between Mrs. Hussey and the owner of the Spouter Inn.

Chowders

The delicious food Mrs. Hussey is known for.

Harpoon

The item Ishmael refuses to let Queequeg bring to bed on their first