Why do you think Daniel Quinn did not give a name to the narrator/student?

Question

In his book Ishmael

Answer 1

i think your talking about my favorite book ishmael.my conclusion is that he did not give a name to the student/narrator because he represents humanity.so he wrote the book that way the narrator/student can relate to every one in some way to raise awareness about whats going on in the world.i think you should read My Ishmael is  the sequel its also really good.

Answer 2

because he didnt feel like it !i