Vere's Sense Of Justice

This quote shows Vere’s sense of justice as well as the ideology of contemporary society. Vere believes that no one is above the law, even the angel known as Billy. Everyone loved Billy, yet justice trumps emotion even when he is your “son.” Billy has committed murder and that cannot go unnoticed. In today’s society, people are caustic in their ways. When problems arise, it is usually the favorable that are put in the crossfire. In other words, the angel is lynched as the conspirators escape. Although Claggart was killed, Squeak still tends to his duties as if nothing has happened.