Don T Call Me Ishmael Character Analysis
The quest for belonging can also be seen in Michael Bauer’s novel ‘Don’t call me Ishmael’. In this book many of the characters are tormented by the bully Barry. However through this Ishmael, Scobie, Razza and Bill become friends. For each of these character being a part of a group gives them a sense of belonging. It also gives them a safety net of comfort when being tormented by Barry. For example when Bill Kingsley is being by Barry who tears his debating certificate in half, the safety net of the friendship from Ishmael and Razza help comfort Bill. This event also angers Ishmael as previously stated. This leads Ishmael to set a plan in motion to get Barry back. Upon completion of this plan Ishmael realises that Barry is the one without anyone