Billy Bud: A Captain's Duty
View Paper
ESSAY DETAILS
Words: 896
Pages: 3
(approximately 235 words/page)
Pages: 3
(approximately 235 words/page)
Essay Database > Literature > Novels
showed first 75 words of 896 total
showed last 75 words of 896 total
job to the best of his ability. He could not be hesitant but had to be strong. The lives of his crew depended on his decisions and no act of mutiny could be tolerated. If Captain Vere had not convicted Billy Budd his respect and authority could have been questioned. Captain Vere was able to set aside his emotions and impart a conviction that was in the best interest of his crew and his country.
job to the best of his ability. He could not be hesitant but had to be strong. The lives of his crew depended on his decisions and no act of mutiny could be tolerated. If Captain Vere had not convicted Billy Budd his respect and authority could have been questioned. Captain Vere was able to set aside his emotions and impart a conviction that was in the best interest of his crew and his country.