1. Billy budd
Melville describes Claggart as a man with an inborn evil, in contrast to being influenced by an evil society. Claggart is presented as a man with a personality and character that contrasts and conflicts with Billy's sweet innocence and ignorance. ... Melville vividly describes Billy's death with so many details that it can almost exactly be compared to the death of Christ. ... However, describes Billy's death with so many details that it can almost exactly be compared to the death of Christ. ... Billy obediently went along with the execution and was innocently hanged, as did Chr...
- Word Count: 407
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School