Novel Unit Billy Budd Gr 9-12
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- Summary
- "About the Author"
- Character list
- Background information
- Initiating activities
- Discussion questions and answers
- Graphic organizers
- Writing ideas
- Literary analysis
- Post-reading discussion questions
- Cross-curriculum extension activities
- Assessment Scoring rubric
- Glossary ( Gr. 9-12)
See also Student Packet #6901
Billy Budd#1347, #4177. Different editions page numbers will differ from those in the guide.
On a British navy ship a small battle is being fought between two men. Jealous of Billy Budd, the "Handsome Sailor," the envious Master-At-Arms Claggart torments the young man until his false accusations lead to a charge of treason against Billy. Claggart brings the charge to Captain Vere, Billy is unable to defend himself due to a speech impediment. Vere recommends a court martial and due to a mutiny law recommends that the panel convict Billy to death despite the fact that he thinks Billy is innocent. Vere blames the lack of discipline on the ship and the weakness of the officers. Billy's final words are, "God Bless Captain Vere."
