A sailor who signs on to the Pequod and befriends the harpooner Queequeg. He stands up to defend Queequeg from a cruel crew member. As the sole survivor of the Pequod's destruction, he clings to Queequeg's coffin until rescued by another vessel.
Ishmael serves as a crew member under Captain Ahab's direct command.
Ishmael and Starbuck share the experience of surviving the catastrophic voyage.
Ishmael and Elijah share the voyage, with Ishmael preserving Elijah's warning.
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