Great risk for a friend

Quick Index Board Index Home FAQ Site Map

View thread | Previous message | Next message

Great risk for a friend Written by Margaret 7 (10/5/2005 6:25 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Red tape? -nfm-, penned by Maisy

The episode with Benwick really testifies to CW's great heart. Military men do nothing without orders. He is most definitely taking a chance here. The Navy (especially of this era) was strict about discipline, and punishment could be harsh indeed. I just taught "Billy Budd" (Melville) a couple of years ago and the themes of duty and discipline were very strong. The British Navy had suffered a serious mutiny, and afterward they were very strict in putting down any disruptions to order.

In my family there are many Marine Corps enlisted and officers; pertaining to any difficulties faced by their families due to orders they receive, the standard line is, "If the Corps wanted you to have a wife, they'd have issued you one." I'm sure other service branches have similar catch phrases. The point being, military discipline comes first; "gone to help a friend in need" would be a weak defense in the face of a charge like "deserting your post".

Previous message | Next message | Board index

Benwick suicide? Cheryl (10/5/2005 2:52 a.m.)

Is Capt. Benwick the only Rebecca Mog (10/9/2005 5:52 a.m.)
- Deaths Barbara (10/9/2005 1:57 p.m.)
The Giaour Barbara (10/6/2005 4:43 p.m.)
- Excellent scholarship! More on Anne's romantic streak JennyAllan (10/8/2005 6:52 p.m.)
- Oh my! I agree, more prose please! : ) Thanks Robbin (10/7/2005 5:17 a.m.)
- But how is it pronounced?! (nfm) Lia (10/6/2005 11:48 p.m.)
  - It's an inside joke Barbara (10/7/2005 12:11 a.m.)
- Wow, Thanks Barbara! Jen N. (10/6/2005 9:30 p.m.)
- Was not this poem mentioned... Maisy (10/6/2005 5:07 p.m.)
My Thoughts on the Captain BarbaraB (10/5/2005 10:53 p.m.)
I think maybe "died of a broken heart" Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:21 p.m.)
I wonder what they talked about? Jenny Allan (10/5/2005 4:13 p.m.)
- That is an interesting question. Robbin (10/5/2005 5:24 p.m.)
I've always loved this story Joan Ellen (10/5/2005 12:15 p.m.)
- Yes, what if his leave had not been granted? Maisy (10/5/2005 3:26 p.m.)
  - Why would his leave have been denied? Kara M (10/5/2005 3:52 p.m.)
    - I don't know for sure... Kim in AK (10/5/2005 8:02 p.m.)
    - I have no idea, but... Joan Ellen (10/5/2005 4:13 p.m.)
    - Red tape? -nfm- Maisy (10/5/2005 4:03 p.m.)
      - Great risk for a friend Margaret 7 (10/5/2005 6:25 p.m.)
        
        You are right… Robbin (10/5/2005 6:55 p.m.)
      - Quick question -   Nicki (10/5/2005 6:14 p.m.)
        
        Red tape means bureaucracy   Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:44 p.m.)
        
        I see - thanks! (nfm)   Nicki (10/6/2005 12:28 p.m.)
  - Psychic Connection Heather Renee (10/5/2005 3:37 p.m.)
    - I agree, with Maisy, Heather Renee, and Lady R Delories (10/5/2005 3:53 p.m.)
I thought of that too. (nfm) Emmeline (10/5/2005 6:24 a.m.)
I thought exactly the same Ramya (10/5/2005 4:40 a.m.)
- CW was a steadfast friend. I agree that it must have Annette J. (10/5/2005 4:52 a.m.)
  - I don't know that it turns LR's earlier view "on its head&qu Delories (10/5/2005 8:54 a.m.)
    - LR was right Heather Renee (10/5/2005 3:33 p.m.)
      - Taking calculated risks vs. leaving nothing to chance Liza G. (10/5/2005 6:32 p.m.)
      - Would not have married until had fortune Tracy W (10/5/2005 6:01 p.m.)
        
        Yes, however, Kim in AK (10/5/2005 8:16 p.m.)

Groupread is maintained by Myretta with WebBBS 3.21.

View thread | Previous message | Next message Board index

- Jane Austen | Republic of Pemberley -

Quick Index

Home

Site Map

JAInfo