“Ho-sea Huss-ey,” said Ethan. “So, Melville’s having fun with these names.”
“I think it’s pronounced Ho-zay-uh.”
“Ho-zay-uh Hussey. Hmm, not as fun to say.”
“It means he who saves.”
“What does Ishmael mean?”
“God who hears.”
“Do we know why Melville chose these names?”
“Not yet I don’t think.”
“And what about Queequeg?”
“I have no idea.”