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Critical Essay On Billy Budd
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Charles Reich's assessment of the conflict in Billy Budd focuses on
the distinction between the laws of society and the laws of nature. Human
law says that men are "the sum total of their actions, and no more." Reich
uses this as a basis for his assertion that Billy is innocent in what he is,
not what he does. The point of the novel is therefore n ....
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....st, the moral issue aside, Captain Vere had no choice but to
convict Billy. As captain of a ship under pressure of war and the constant
threat of mutiny, Vere had to act swiftly. Also, as captain, Vere had the
responsibility of making sure the laws were strictly enforced, including
the Mutiny Act. Although Vere knew in his heart Billy was innocent,.... |
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