Dorian
Lincoln's Second Inaugural
Lincoln's speech was 700 words and he did did it in about 6 or 7 minutes. He talked about many things such as reconstruction of the US, the civil war, and he also placed a little bit of God and religion into it as well. This speech also has many memorable quotes and he never thought highly of himself or rejoiced in the ending of the war. The most he talked abut was the meaning of war and what it causes. Lincoln says that "both read the same Bible and pray to the same God.” He specifies using quotes from, the Bible, such as, “The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether” and “Woe unto the word because of offenses.” These religious references put the Union with the Confederacy, reminding them of their shared values and spiritual goals, rather than being split up Lincoln says “let us strive to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.” With this conclusion, Lincoln says that the North, as victors, should no longer make war, but instead peace, and should care for those who have been harmed in the war. Lincoln’s positive actions creates a feeling of unity and forgiveness with words like “bind up” and “peace.” Lincoln uses the words “bind up” and “peace” to express the direction in which he hopes the nation will go. A path of healing and reconciliation is what Lincoln wants for the nation. “Bind up” expresses the emotion of healing not only the personal wounds suffered by the American people, but also the wounds of the nation as a whole. Lincoln also speaks of a “lasting peace,” which he hopes will come upon the nation. After the “bind[ing]” of the nation’s wounds, then “lasting peace” will follow, as will the unity of the nation. Lincoln’s speech creates and emphasizes his purpose to unite a split nation. Lincoln’s good tone help to create the image and attitude that Lincoln has towards the
Lincoln's speech was 700 words and he did did it in about 6 or 7 minutes. He talked about many things such as reconstruction of the US, the civil war, and he also placed a little bit of God and religion into it as well. This speech also has many memorable quotes and he never thought highly of himself or rejoiced in the ending of the war. The most he talked abut was the meaning of war and what it causes. Lincoln says that "both read the same Bible and pray to the same God.” He specifies using quotes from, the Bible, such as, “The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether” and “Woe unto the word because of offenses.” These religious references put the Union with the Confederacy, reminding them of their shared values and spiritual goals, rather than being split up Lincoln says “let us strive to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.” With this conclusion, Lincoln says that the North, as victors, should no longer make war, but instead peace, and should care for those who have been harmed in the war. Lincoln’s positive actions creates a feeling of unity and forgiveness with words like “bind up” and “peace.” Lincoln uses the words “bind up” and “peace” to express the direction in which he hopes the nation will go. A path of healing and reconciliation is what Lincoln wants for the nation. “Bind up” expresses the emotion of healing not only the personal wounds suffered by the American people, but also the wounds of the nation as a whole. Lincoln also speaks of a “lasting peace,” which he hopes will come upon the nation. After the “bind[ing]” of the nation’s wounds, then “lasting peace” will follow, as will the unity of the nation. Lincoln’s speech creates and emphasizes his purpose to unite a split nation. Lincoln’s good tone help to create the image and attitude that Lincoln has towards the