# Billy Budd — Short Fiction character guide

> Billy Budd in Short Fiction by Herman Melville.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Billy, William Budd, Baby Budd

**First appearance:** 0029-billy-budd-foretopman

## Who they are

A handsome, innocent young sailor impressed into the Royal Navy who kills Claggart.

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