Character Relationship Map: Billy Budd

Characters

• Captain Vere (played by Philip Langridge) — protagonist
• Billy Budd (played by Dwayne Croft) — protagonist
• Claggart (played by James Morris) — supporting
• Lieutenant Ratcliffe (played by Julien Robbins) — supporting
• Arthur Jones (played by Anthony Dean Griffey) — supporting
• Dansker (played by Paul Plishka) — minor
• Bosun (played by Thomas Hammons) — minor
• Mr. Flint (played by James Courtney) — minor

Key Relationships

• Captain Vere → Mr. Flint (Professional Superior And Subordinate)
• Billy Budd → Arthur Jones (Social Shipmate)
• Captain Vere → Lieutenant Ratcliffe (Professional Commanding Officer)
• Billy Budd → Bosun (Social Shipmate)
• Billy Budd → Dansker (Social Shipmate)
• Captain Vere → Claggart (Professional Superior And Subordinate)
• Billy Budd → Claggart (Conflict Accused And Accuser)
• Billy Budd → Captain Vere (Professional Captain And Sailor)

Story Analysis

Innocence vs. Justice in a naval setting

Plot Progression

1. The Handsome Sailor's Arrival
2. Seeds of Malice
3. Tragic Confrontation
4. The Law Must Prevail
5. Final Farewell