After reading Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville…If you were a member of the drumhead court that tried Billy Budd for the murder of Claggart, what would your verdict be? What legal, moral, and\or spiritual issues emerge during the trial? As you think about your essay, remember it is perhaps easy for us to empathize with Billy, but it is very important to understand the circumstances from Captain Veres position. A strong essay will engage with the Captain’s conflict and will address the perspective of the other members of the court.
After reading Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville…If you were a member of the drumhead court that tried Billy Budd for the murder of Claggart, what would your verdict be?Discuss
