Billy Budd and Jesus Christ After reading the story Billy Budd, I could see how the story of Billy Budd is very similar to the story of crucifixion of Christ. ... Billy Budd was an almost perfect guy with looks and charm and that everyone liked. ... He was really jealous of Billy and secretly thought that 2 Billy was plotting against him and tried to belittle Billy whenever he could yet hid it well from Billy even though everyone had warned Billy that the master of arms really didn't like him. ... Billy didn't know what to think of this. .....

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Billy Budd, by Herman Melville is an allegory; because the characters represent abstract qualities. Billy Budd represents Jesus Christ, Captain Vere represents God, and John Claggart represents Lucifer. ... Billy Budd was an innocent man physically and mentally. ... Billy Budd suffers a similar demise. ... The classic battle between innocence and evil comes alive with symbolism in Herman Melville's allegory, Billy Budd, with Billy Budd, Captain Vere, and Claggart being portrayed as Jesus Christ, God, and Lucifer. ...

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Where Billy is sweet, Claggart is bitter. ... Lastly, where Billy is good, John is bad. ... Lastly, where Billy is good, John is bad. ... Melville portrays Billy Budd almost as a satisfied, Claggart is jealous. Lastly, where Billy is good, John is bad. ...

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He doesn't know if Billy Budd is capable of treason; with his cheerful, innocent, friendly spirit, how could he be? Every man on the ship seems to be infatuated with Billy. Any imperfections seem to be hidden, and in that assumption, Billy is perfection. ... The Captain is put in a very difficult position, yet must make the decision to put Billy to death or set him free. With just a mere accusation, Captain Vere doesn't necessarily believe that Billy Budd is guilty of planning a mutiny aboard the Bellipotent. ...

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