“Anger doesn't solve anything. It builds nothing, but it can destroy everything.” - Lawrence Douglas Wilder. In the book, Billy Budd; Sailor, Billy was fed up with a shipmate, Claggart. Some people say he should have punched Claggart, and some say he shoud not have. Billy should not have punched Claggert because it messed up his own life, caused him to break rules, and there were other ways for him to deal with the problem. Billy shouldn't have punched Claggart. It was unecessary and it messed up his life. In the situation Billy was in, his choices were limited. Choosing to give in to what Claggart lied about and smacking him just made billy look more guilty. Billy had a bright future. He was a smart young man who was known as “The Handsome Sailor”. Doing what he did made him look like a bad man who made bad choices and ruined his reputation. He was punished for his actions rightfully so, and would have a hard time ever finding a job as a sailor because of his bad choices. …show more content…
He had a chance to decide whether he should punch Claggart or reply with words. Billy used violence when it wasn't truly necessary. Romans 12:19 says, Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Billy did not trust in God and he choose to punch despite what the bible says. Not only did Billy go against these rules but he also in a way went against himelf. Billy regretted what he did after it happened and he knew he was better then