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Monday, December 17, 2012

Discussion questions 12/17/12

Isaac Becker
Discussion Questions #2

1.  As a Christian, what does Islam mean to Ishmael? He often references islamic teachings and traditions but usually (or so it seems to me) when he is describing a person or thing that could be characterized as "savage". 
Ex: Queequeg's Ramadan


2.  What is the significane of mythologizing the notorious whales of the sea especially within the context of the whaling industry? (Ch. 45)

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