Queequeg

Intro From Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.” Queequeg is from the fictional island of “Kokovoko,” also known as “Rokovoko.” He’s the son of a King, but his insatiable thirst for adventure and desire to see the world drove him to leave his homeland. He snuck aboard a whaling vessel harbored on his island, and eventually was trained as a whaleman, later joining Captain Ahab’s crew. He displays remarkable aptitude as a harpooner. Queequeg’s brawny, powerful build, tattoos, and gruff mein have a tendency to intimidate people at first, but he’s actually very affectionate with his friends, often giving them hugs.