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Billy Budd

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A Brief Summation of Billy Budd
Historical Setting/Context
Set in 1797 during the Napoleonic Wars, shortly after the notorious Nore Mutiny in the British fleet.
Main Characters
Billy Budd (Protagonist) - Budd’s role as the “The Handsome Sailor” is his most important quality which leads to most of his trouble. He is quite a simple man that makes his confusion of situations throughout the story prominent.
Captain Vere (Guide/Mentor/Foil) - A reader who surrounds himself with philosophical text. The “Decision Maker” who sentences Billy Budd to death.
John Claggart (Antagonist) - Antithesis of Billy Budd. Although Claggart’s intent is unknown his actions help the reader and narrator believe he is evil.
The Dansker (Foil) - “The Oracle” offers

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