Captain Vere is faced with the most important decision of his time as the Indomitable’s commander, but he wastes no time deliberating over it. Regardless of whether Billy meant to kill Claggart or not, he struck an officer of the British Navy, a crime which is punishable by death itself. He knew Billy did not mean to kill Claggart and that Claggart’s accusations toward Billy were false. Vere RightĬaptain Vere knew that Billy’s actions were innocent. I think these feelings influenced his decision to execute Billy. He also believed in a monarchial society with one person in charge of deciding what is best for everyone. Captain Vere opposed the political opinions of his day, because he believed they were detrimental to the good of humankind.
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