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Melville's writing style here is an exposition, and this book has been called an ironic tragedy. Today the protagonist Billy Budd, who is actually more of a passive victim, might be viewed as autistic.

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Chapter 3 discusses mutinies, particularly the Nore Mutiny and the Spithead.

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Early chapters in this book contain numerous biblical references.

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There are no women in this entire book.

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Peter Ustinov also stars in this movie, which was filmed in black and white.

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