Riley Miller Challenge I

Expo-Comp Essay Outline

I.

Introduction
A. Would you kill a man just because he accused you of doing
something you didnt do?
B. Division
1. Claggart was unkind, unfair, and a jerk
2. Disagreement
a. Billy should have punched Claggart
b. Billy should not have punched Claggart
C. Distribution
1. Billy should have punched Claggart
2. Three
3. Exposition
a. Claggart was a jerk
b. Prided himself on his work
c. He was already thought to be involved with a mutiny

II.

Proof
A. Claggart was a jerk
1. Claggart was purposely mean to Billy
2. Accused Billy of things because he didnt like him
3. Wanted Billy to be gone
B. Prided himself on his work
1. Continually condemned
2. Liked his job
3. Liked working in general
C. He was already thought to be involved with a mutiny
1. Claggart approached him multiple times
2. Everyone liked him
3. Billy was forced into service

III.

Refutation
A. Billy should not have punched Claggart
B. Killed for treason
1. The British navy was very strict
2. Claggart was already going to have Billy killed for something
even if he had to make it up
C. Claggart already didnt like Billy

Riley Miller Challenge I

Expo-Comp Essay Outline

1. As mentioned in the beginning of the book, Claggart had an

unexplainable hate for Billy
2. Would be wise to not aggravate someone who already doesnt
like you
D. In short It didnt matter if Billy punched Claggart or not, the
result would still end up around the same
IV.

Conclusion
A. Billy should have punched Claggart
B. Summary of Proof
1. Claggart was a jerk
2. Prided himself on his work
3. He was already thought to be involved with a mutiny
C. Amplification
1. Captain / Leaders of the ship
2. A mutiny would not only cost the reputation of the ships
leaders, but could also put them in harms way.