In an early chapter of this work, the protagonist punches the Red Whiskers, whose hate for the protagonist changes to love. O
In an early chapter of this work, the protagonist punches the Red Whiskers, whose hate for the protagonist changes to love. One character is nicknamed "Starry," and a final chapter of this work reveals that character is killed at Gibraltar when battling the French. The titular character is harassed by Squeak and befriended by the aged Dansker. Things go wrong for the protagonist when he is taken from the Rights-of-Man to serve aboard the Bellipotent. The titular character's final words before being hung for the murder of Claggart are "God bless Captain Vere!" For 10 points, name this Herman Melville novella about the titular young sailor.
In an early chapter of this work, the protagonist punches the Red Whiskers, whose hate for the protagonist changes to love.
{Billy Budd}, Sailor [or {Billy Budd}, {Foretopman}]