Moby Dick | Chapters 16-18 Summary and Analysis

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Yojo: Queequeg’s little god, the black idol

Captains Peleg and Bildad: Quaker Nantucketers, owners of the Pequod

Captain Ahab: captain of the Pequod

The Pequod: ship onto which Ishmael signs

Summary
Queequeg believes that Yojo has told him to have Ishmael pick out a whaling ship. While Queequeg begins his day of fasting, Ishmael chooses the Pequod. He signs on with the owners, Bildad and Peleg, who after some bickering, give...


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