Billy Budd, Sailor Quiz

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Billy Budd, Sailor is a novella written by Herman Melville.
The story is set in the late 18th century during the Napoleonic Wars.
The protagonist, Billy Budd, is a young and handsome sailor.
Billy is known for his pure and innocent nature.
He is impressed into service on the British warship HMS Bellipotent.
Captain Edward Fairfax Vere is the captain of the Bellipotent.
Vere is torn between his duty to enforce discipline and his sympathy for Billy.
John Claggart, the master-at-arms, develops a strong dislike for Billy.
Claggart falsely accuses Billy of inciting mutiny.
Billy accidentally strikes Claggart in response to the false accusation, resulting in his death.
Billy is put on trial for murder and Vere is forced to act as a judge.
Vere wrestles with his conscience and eventually finds Billy guilty.
Despite believing in Billy's innocence, Vere orders his execution.
Billy's execution is witnessed by the entire crew, who are deeply affected by it.
Vere suffers from guilt and is haunted by the decision he made.
The story explores themes of innocence, justice, and the conflict between duty and conscience.
Melville based the story on a real-life incident involving the execution of a sailor named John Claggart.
The novella was unfinished at the time of Melville's death and was published posthumously.
Billy Budd, Sailor is considered one of Melville's greatest works and a classic of American literature.