Billy Budd

Budd

There is much to be said about innocence. If one is with
innocence than one can do no wrong. But that is not all to be said.
Innocence is not always a good thing. It could make one naive or blind
to certain evils. Like in the case of Billy Budd. Billy was innocent
from evil and therefore could not see the evil of John Claggart
approaching him, out to destroy him. It is known Billy's innocence was
his down fall by hiding the true evil from his eyes. But why was John
Claggart out to destroy Billy?. There are several reasons why John
Claggart attempts to destroy Billy Budd.

John Claggart wants to destroy Billy because he is extremely wary
of Billy's intentions. He has come to believe that Billy is planning a
mutiny and wants to take over the ship. Claggart reports this to
captain Vere saying," During today's chase and possible encounter I
had seen enough to convince him that at least one sailor aboard was
dangerous." Meaning that he felt Bill...