# Yojo — Moby-Dick character guide

> Yojo in Moby-Dick by Herman Melville.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0019-xvi-the-ship

## Who they are

Queequeg's small black idol, which he consults for important decisions, including choosing a ship.

## In the story

### [A Bosom Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moby_dick_se/chapters/x-a-bosom-friend)

Queequeg's 'little negro idol,' the focus of his evening prayers, which Ishmael eventually helps prop up and salutes, symbolizing his acceptance of Queequeg's faith.

### [XII: Biographical](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moby_dick_se/chapters/xii-biographical)

Implied as part of Queequeg's pagan beliefs and the 'idolator' heart he maintains despite living among Christians.

### [The Ship](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moby_dick_se/chapters/xvi-the-ship)

Queequeg's 'black little god,' whose judgment and forecast are trusted. Yojo insists the ship selection be left to Ishmael, having already chosen the vessel.

### [The Ramadan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moby_dick_se/chapters/xvii-the-ramadan)

Mentioned as the focus of Queequeg's 'absurd notions' and religious observance during the Ramadan.

### [The Cassock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moby_dick_se/chapters/xcv-the-cassock)

Referenced as a point of comparison for the deep black color of the whale's 'grandissimus'.

### [Queequeg in His Coffin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moby_dick_se/chapters/cx-queequeg-in-his-coffin)

Queequeg's little god is placed in the coffin with him as part of his death ritual.

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