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W B T L E Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox Part Three ENTER

Lesson 14-Mercy at Appomattox lext Appreciation Contents I。 Text analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3 Further discussion L。 Writing devices 1. Oxymoron 2. Anaphora II. Sentence paraphrase W BTL E

W B T L E Text Appreciation I. Text analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3. Further discussion I. Writing devices 1. Oxymoron 2. Anaphora II.Sentence paraphrase Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox

4-Mercy at Appomat I. Text Analysis Theme of the story The dramatic scene of the surrender of Lee's army to Grant best represents the spirit-there was no loser in this war, all American people had won; through their blood bath they had achieved the rebirth of their nation again W BTL E The end of theme

W B T L E I. Text Analysis The dramatic scene of the surrender of Lee’s army to Grant best represents the spirit—there was no loser in this war; all American people had won; through their bloodbath they had achieved the rebirth of their nation again. Theme of the story The end of Theme. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox

4-Mercy at Appomat I. Text Analysis Structure of the text Part 1 (paras. 1-3): The authors choice to visit Appomattox Part 2(paras. 4-5): Descriptions of the ending of the war Lee decided to surrender Part 3(para. 6): The choice of the site for the surrender Part 4(paras. 7-10) The meeting of Grant and Lee and the generous terms of the surrender. Part 5(paras. 11-15): The dramatic scene of the surrender. Part 6(paras. 16-21): Comments on the theme of forgiveness and reconciliation and the three great people W BTL E The end of structure

W B T L E Part 1 (paras. 1- ): Part 2 (paras. ): Part 3 (para. ): Part 4 (paras. ): Part 5 (paras. ): Part 6 (paras. ): I. Text Analysis Structure of the text 3 4-5 6 7-10 The author’s choice to visit Appomattox. Descriptions of the ending of the war: Lee decided to surrender. The choice of the site for the surrender. The meeting of Grant and Lee and the generous terms of the surrender. The end of Structure. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox 11-15 The dramatic scene of the surrender. Comments on the theme of forgiveness and reconciliation and the three great people. 16-21

4-Mercy at Appomat I. Text Analysis O Question: Why was the author eager to visit Mentioned in paras the Civil War site of Appomattox instead of such 1-2 sites as Gettysburg and Chickamauga? Appomattox best represents the spirit the author admires, that is, ending the war peacefully and starting the journey of rebuilding the country as brothers with merciful forgiveness and reconciliation rather than bloody revenge and hatred which are typically memorized at such battlefields as Gettysburg and Chickamauga W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E I. Text Analysis Mentioned in Paras. 1-2. To be continued on the next page.  Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox Question: Why was the author eager to visit the Civil War site of Appomattox instead of such sites as Gettysburg and Chickamauga? Appomattox best represents the spirit the author admires, that is, ending the war peacefully and starting the journey of rebuilding the country as brothers with merciful forgiveness and reconciliation rather than bloody revenge and hatred which are typically memorized at such battlefields as Gettysburg and Chickamauga

Lesson 14-Mercy at Appomattox I. Text Analysis One officer suggested that the troops could In Para. 5 disperse and carry on as guerrillas. Lee refused For Reference Question: Throughout history, we know defeated generals and revolutionaries and traitors were usually beheaded or they were hung or they were imprisoned or like Napoleon, they were exiled. If you were Lee, would you consider guerilla warfare? W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E One officer suggested that the troops could disperse and carry on as guerrillas. Lee refused; … I. Text Analysis  To be continued on the next page. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox Question: Throughout history, we know defeated generals and revolutionaries and traitors were usually beheaded or they were hung or they were imprisoned or like Napoleon, they were exiled. If you were Lee, would you consider guerilla warfare? In Para. 5 For Reference

4-Mercy at Appomat I. Text Analysis For reference: The South itself was a maze and a tangle of hills and swamps and streams and forests. They have the temperament, the ability and the incentive and arguably, if they had decided to wage guerilla warfare, they would have been one of the most formidable guerilla armies in all of history. And in fact, at this very moment Jefferson Davis, the Confederate president, his government was on the run calling for a guerilla warfare, but in the end, Lee says no to guerilla warfare because he reasons that it will destroy not only the North but the South and quite impressionably he says, it will take many generations before this country recovers W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E I. Text Analysis  To be continued on the next page. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox For reference: The South itself was a maze and a tangle of hills and swamps and streams and forests. They have the temperament, the ability and the incentive and arguably, if they had decided to wage guerilla warfare, they would have been one of the most formidable guerilla armies in all of history. And in fact, at this very moment, Jefferson Davis, the Confederate president, his government was on the run calling for a guerilla warfare, but in the end, Lee says no to guerilla warfare because he reasons that it will destroy not only the North but the South and quite impressionably he says, it will take many generations before this country recovers

4-Mercy at Appomat I. Text Analysis 3 Question: List out the contrasts between the appearances of Lee and Grant during their meeting in Paragraph 7. What is indicated in the picture? ee was in full dress un iform with a sash and a presentation sword. Defeated though he was, honor and dignity would never die. Grant was in customary field uniform, with muddy trousers and muddy boots. He was the victor, but he was not showing the slightest sense of superiority and vindictiveness W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E I. Text Analysis Question: List out the contrasts between the appearances of Lee and Grant during their meeting in Paragraph 7. What is indicated in the picture? Lee was in full dress uniform, with a sash and a presentation sword. Defeated though he was, honor and dignity would never die. Grant was in customary field uniform, with muddy trousers and muddy boots. He was the victor, but he was not showing the slightest sense of superiority and vindictiveness.  To be continued on the next page. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox

Lesson 14-Mercy at Appomattox I. Text Analysis 4 Question: What examples were taken here to show that the terms of surrender were quite generous? Far from hounding the enemy with reprisals, simply let them all go home Grant also allowed the Confederates to keep their horses for the spring planting. (This scenario is humorously echoed during the 1962 steel crisis President Kennedy firmly rejected the steel industry,'s attempt to raise prices. When asked about the terms of the government's agreement, Kennedy stated,"I let them keep their horses for the spring planting W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E I. Text Analysis Question: What examples were taken here to show that the terms of surrender were quite generous? • Far from hounding the enemy with reprisals, simply let them all go home. • Grant also allowed the Confederates to keep their horses for the spring planting. (This scenario is humorously echoed during the 1962 steel crisis. President Kennedy firmly rejected the steel industry's attempt to raise prices. When asked about the terms of the government's agreement, Kennedy stated, “I let them keep their horses for the spring planting.”) To be continued on the next page. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox 

4-Mercy at Appomat I. Text Analysis S Question: In Paragraph 10,Grant put an end to it. What does it"refer to? Why did Grant stop it? It refers to the fact that when hearing the news of surrender Union soldiers fired cannon to celebrate it. Grant stopped it because the rebels are our countrymen again"andhe couldn't exult in the downfall of a foe who had fought so long and valiantly W BTL E To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Question: In Paragraph 10, “Grant put an end to it.” What does “it” refer to? Why did Grant stop it? I. Text Analysis  It refers to the fact that when hearing the news of surrender, Union soldiers fired cannon to celebrate it. Grant stopped it because “the rebels are our countrymen again” and “he couldn’t exult in the downfall of a foe who had fought so long and valiantly”. To be continued on the next page. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox