Properties (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
fictional character
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:opera_by_Benjamin_Britten
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| gptkbp:analyzes |
the limits of law
the role of authority in society |
| gptkbp:appearsIn |
gptkb:Billy_Budd,_Sailor
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
the ship's crew
the law |
| gptkbp:character |
evolves throughout the story
|
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
conflicted
complex and nuanced intelligent and principled |
| gptkbp:competesWith |
gptkb:Billy_Budd
Claggart |
| gptkbp:conflict |
duty vs. morality
loyalty to the law loyalty_to_the_Navy_vs._personal_ethics |
| gptkbp:createdBy |
gptkb:Herman_Melville
|
| gptkbp:crew |
respected but feared
|
| gptkbp:decidedBy |
rational but emotional
condemns_Billy_Budd |
| gptkbp:depicts |
tragic figure
theatrical productions a conflicted leader a man of principle a_tragic_hero |
| gptkbp:description |
thoughtful and introspective
|
| gptkbp:explores |
the theme of sacrifice
the nature of justice the nature of evil the impact of war on morality |
| gptkbp:fate |
dies in battle
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
19th century naval life
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Captain Vere
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| gptkbp:influence |
literature
subsequent literary characters modern interpretations of authority philosophical discussions of morality |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real naval officers
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
authoritative
|
| gptkbp:meets |
the consequences of his decisions
|
| gptkbp:moral |
struggles with consequences
execution_of_Billy_Budd |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
first-person
protagonist the struggle between good and evil drives the plot forward catalyst for conflict. |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
utilitarianism
|
| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
film adaptations
various actors in adaptations |
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Billy_Budd
Claggart |
| gptkbp:represents |
the conflict between personal beliefs and duty
|
| gptkbp:role |
ship captain
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:British_Royal_Navy
|
| gptkbp:significance |
central to the story's moral questions
explores themes of justice and morality |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
moral complexity
the burden of command the tragic cost of duty |
| gptkbp:theme |
authority
justice sacrifice |