Part one of term paper
There is much to be said about individualism. Feelings of freedom and endless possibilities for individual growth are presented throughout these two novels. Although being an individual has its high points, it is not always the road to take. Billy Budd and Ignatius Reilly were both prime examples of individuals. They both showed individualism ...

Part two of term paper
... everyone looked up and turned to. When Billy was going to be taken from his ship Captain Graveling was not happy about it, "Lieutenant, you are going to take away my best man from me, the jewel of 'em" (Melville 46). Billy was then removed from the ship. His goodbye was thought of as rather odd though. He left the Rights-of-Man waving a "genial goodbye". (Melville 49) Many would be devastated if they were forced to serve their country but Billy looked at it as an opportunity to gain new exper ...