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Ishmael's character

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What do you think of the narrator, Ishmael? Describe his character - is he reliable? What do we learn about him?

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As you assess what you think of the narrator, Ishmael, I feel that he is quite elusive. Because he is a bit guarded and reveals little about himself as a person, I feel a strong sense of detachment to his mysterious character.

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