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Claggart

Antagonistic master-at-arms from Billy Budd, used to discuss evil character.

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First appearance: vii prophecy

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  • Symbol, prophecy, and order
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Claggart in vii prophecy