Budd’s Punishment In the novel Billy Budd‚ sailor‚ Captain Vere’s Sort decision focuses on Billy Budd’s tendency to act his emotions. In one respect‚ Captain Vere made the right decision because Billy Budd killed Claggart‚ but in another Captain Vere made the wrong decision because Billy Budd did not mean to kill Claggart. Captain Vere makes the right decision to execute Billy because Captain Vere has to set an example. For example‚ when Billy Budd and Captain Vere are talking in Billy Budd’s
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beginning of time‚ there has always been a tenacious struggle between good and evil. In a particular famous book‚ The Bible‚ the continuous clash between good and evil remains evident throughout the work. In Herman Melville’s novel‚ Billy Budd‚ symbolism‚ characterization‚ and irony are put to use to develop the dramatic contrast between good and evil. Symbolism is used to directly contrast good and evil. The night before Billy’s hanging‚ "through
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In the "case of the shipwrecked sailors"‚ three men were marooned after the sinking of an oil tanker. Subject to extreme conditions and starvation‚ the men drew lots after about twenty five days and decided that the loser would be killed and eaten as food. When one of the men lost the draw‚ he pulled out his consent‚ and the other two men killed him anyway‚ eating him. Five days later‚ the remaining two men were rescued and ensuing actions incurred their murder charges. This seems to be a simple
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Plot Summary: The H.M.S. Bellipotent ship is nearing home after a long voyage‚ when a British general who is in need of men‚ stops the ship. Lieutenant Ratcliffe conscripts one sailor and that sailor is‚ Billy Budd‚ who is willing to serve his country. As he exits‚ he hollers for the Rights of Man by name and says his goodbyes. On the Bellipotent‚ Billy takes over the job of the foretopman. Claggart‚ who is the master of arms‚ has a appearance that is calm‚ but deep down he has evil intentions.
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decided what to do after Billy Budd killed the Master-at-arms‚ John Claggart. Everyone agrees that Captain Vere sympathized with Billy‚ but some people believe that being an abject slave of one’s emotions and a miserable prisoner of one’s feelings and the so called mistaken impulse of the heart‚ should be considered greater than the sacred call of duty and the honour in keeping an oath to uphold the king’s law. Captain Vere should have sentence foretop man‚ Billy Budd to death for three reasons.
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“Had the foretopman been conscious of having done or said anything to provoke the ill will of the official‚ it would have been different with him‚ and his sight might have been purged if not sharpened. As it was‚ innocence was his blinder.” (17.4) This passage can make the reader realize that Billy was indeed not guilty of this crime. A person so kind and happy committing this kind of crime could not be possible. Billy did not have any intentions on hurting anyone‚ he was provoked by Claggart.
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Melville’s Billy Budd. Captain the Honorable Edward Fairfax Vere is that man. In Melville’s Billy Budd‚ Captain Vere’s mind is pulled in two conflicting directions: following the rules or acting on his affections for Billy Budd. It becomes obvious throughout the book that Vere has a knack for law and order‚ he wants everything to be done by the book; being a military man‚ this seems natural. It is also apparent that Captain Vere has a liking for Billy Budd. He admires the handsome sailor and his innocence
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A Bill- Law A Bill is a proposal for a new law‚ or a proposal to change a law which already exists. House Of Commons The first stage starts at the House of Commons. It starts off with the first reading‚ which is a formal introduction. This takes place without debate. In the first reading the short title of the Bill is read out and is followed by an order for the Bill to be printed. The Bill is published as a House of Commons paper for the first time. After the first reading‚ there is a second
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How does a bill become a law? A bill is an idea for a new law‚ or an idea to change or do away with an existing law. Prior to a bill becoming a law‚ it must be approved by the United States House of Representatives‚ the United States Senate‚ and the President of the United States. Anyone can come up with an idea for a new law. However‚ only a member of Congress can introduce legislation so any one with new ideas for a new law must contact their Representatives to discuss their ideas. Once their
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TATTOOS: NOT JUST FOR SAILORS ANYMORE! Tattoos: Not just for sailors anymore! Jim Dillander Axia College Online Tattoos: Not just for sailors anymore! Have you ever seen someone with their body covered in tattoos and wondered‚ “How could they do that? Or have you ever stood next to someone with piercings in their bodies and thought‚ “what were they thinking?” What about after seeing these people you clutched your purse or wallet thinking that they might try to take it? People with
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