... the reader's interpretation of Billy Budd's character. "The enigma of the profane in the face of innocence, the temptation of Jesus by the devil, and the ultimate crucifixion of Billy Budd on the cross-like yardarm, underline the powerful use of ambiguity in Billy Budd to give the story reach far beyond a simple story of innocence at sea- (Daub 1). Claggart also has many biblical allusions in this novel other than those mentioned relating to the role of the serpent in the fall of man. In the ... and Vere made decisions that resulted in the deaths of innocent men and both knew that their...

• Word Count: 3760
• Approx Pages: 15
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School