I believe that Billy was the most heroic character in “Billy Budd” than Captain Vere. He was a man that did not argue or be mad even though he was forced on a naval ship. He was generally kind and was liked by other sailors. Even when Captain Vere made him be hang, he accepted the situation, and sacrifice himself for other problems that could happen if he was not punished. While in the other hand. Captain Vere thought Billy should be hang because he murdered Claggart. I believe this was not heroic because Captain Vere was doing the same thing that Billy did to Claggart. This is the reasons why I believe that Billy is the most heroic character.