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Billy Budd | Essays and Criticism

• Narration vs. Character: Self-consciousness in Billy Budd

  The author analyzes the self-conscious narration that exists in contrast to the apparent lack of self-consciousness in Billy Budd.

• Billy Budd and the Law

  An essay exploring the legal profession's view of Billy Budd.

• Justice, Law, and Man in Billy Budd

  A detailed look at the concept of justice within Billy Budd.

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1. Billy Budd: Introduction
2. Billy Budd: Summary
3. Billy Budd: Overview
4. Billy Budd: Herman Melville Biography
5. Billy Budd: Summary and Analysis
   1. Chapter 1 Summary and Analysis
   2. Chapter 2 Summary and Analysis
   3. Chapter 3 Summary and Analysis
   4. Chapters 4-5 Summary and Analysis
   5. Chapters 6-8 Summary and Analysis
   6. Chapters 9-11 Summary and Analysis
   7. Chapters 12-14 Summary and Analysis
   8. Chapters 15-18 Summary and Analysis
   9. Chapter 19 Summary and Analysis
   10. Chapters 20-21 Summary and Analysis
   11. Chapter 22 Summary and Analysis
   12. Chapters 23-24 Summary and Analysis
   13. Chapter 25 Summary and Analysis
   14. Chapters 26-27 Summary and Analysis
   15. Chapters 28-29 Summary and Analysis
   16. Chapters 30-31 Summary and Analysis
6. Billy Budd: Quizzes
   1. Chapter 1 Questions and Answers
   2. Chapter 2 Questions and Answers
   3. Chapter 3 Questions and Answers
   4. Chapters 4-5 Questions and Answers
   5. Chapters 6-8 Questions and Answers
   6. Chapters 9-11 Questions and Answers
   7. Chapters 12-14 Questions and Answers
   8. Chapters 15-18 Questions and Answers
   9. Chapter 19 Questions and Answers
   10. Chapters 20-21 Questions and Answers
   11. Chapter 22 Questions and Answers
   12. Chapters 23-24 Questions and Answers
   13. Chapter 25 Questions and Answers
   14. Chapters 26-27 Questions and Answers
   15. Chapters 28-29 Questions and Answers
   16. Chapters 30-31 Questions and Answers
7. Billy Budd: Themes
8. Billy Budd: Style
9. Billy Budd: Historical Context
10. Billy Budd: Critical Overview
11. Billy Budd: Character Analysis
    1. Billy Budd
    2. John Claggart
    3. Captain Vere
    4. Other Characters
12. Billy Budd: Essays and Criticism
    1. Narration vs. Character: Self-consciousness in Billy Budd
    2. Billy Budd and the Law
    3. Justice, Law, and Man in Billy Budd
13. Billy Budd: Suggested Essay Topics
14. Billy Budd: Sample Essay Outlines
15. Billy Budd: Compare and Contrast
16. Billy Budd: Topics for Further Study
17. Billy Budd: Media Adaptations
18. Billy Budd: What Do I Read Next?
19. Billy Budd: Bibliography and Further Reading
20. Billy Budd: Pictures
21. Copyright

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1. Herman Melville
2. American Literature

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