Moral residue and the Jewish ethics of The Caine Mutiny

Written By Danny Somekh

In this Times of Israel blog, the author reflects on Herman Wouk’s The Caine Mutiny, arguing that its moral complexity resonates with Jewish ethical thought: obedience and disobedience leave lasting “moral residue”, and conscience endures beyond legal judgment.


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