Moby-Dick · Character

Elijah

Elijah is a character in Moby-Dick by Herman Melville.

minor

Also known as Mr. Elijah, stationary Elijah, the ragged Elijah

First appearance: 0022-xix-the-prophet

A mysterious, ragged prophet in Nantucket who warns Ishmael and Queequeg about sailing on the Pequod.