The Odd Couple: Article Analysis
Melinda Williams
S. Hinton
English Comp 1
03/09/2015
The Odd Couple
In his article, the author seeks to contrast the characteristics of two leaders and generals of the Civil War, Robert Lee and Ulysses Grant. The two generals were significantly strong yet
Different in character and style. The article by Bruce Catton indicates that the two generals met on the April 9, 1985 with the aim of essentially negotiating on the end of the Civil War. By principle, the Americans believed in equal rights for all. Lee, Virginia held some traditional beliefs characteristic of his upbringing. The general had his belief rooted in the notion and belief that having inequality in the society’s set of social categories could be of great significance and advantageous
to the society, The confederacy preferred Less as the perpetrator of their ideological beliefs of holding to the past way of life that did not provide opportunities for all.
On the other hand, the article portrays Grant as the opposite of Lee. The general’s raising was that of a “hard way” by his tanner father. Grant’s focus was on what the future held in store. His belief was that of a society with balanced social structures without limiting any individual to any sort of destiny. Gen. Grant’s core belief was that life could be equal to a competition where every individual should have a fair chance of reaching his limits.
Therefore, the two leaders had individual beliefs that were contrary in many respects. In comparison, Grant’s point of view was that of a more modern outlook in terms of like while Lee preferred living according to the definitions of the pass. However, Catton argues that the two leaders had some similarities underneath the surface. Their fighting abilities were similar. Finally, there coming together defined a great historic moment in the U.S.
S. Hinton
English Comp 1
03/09/2015
The Odd Couple
In his article, the author seeks to contrast the characteristics of two leaders and generals of the Civil War, Robert Lee and Ulysses Grant. The two generals were significantly strong yet
Different in character and style. The article by Bruce Catton indicates that the two generals met on the April 9, 1985 with the aim of essentially negotiating on the end of the Civil War. By principle, the Americans believed in equal rights for all. Lee, Virginia held some traditional beliefs characteristic of his upbringing. The general had his belief rooted in the notion and belief that having inequality in the society’s set of social categories could be of great significance and advantageous
to the society, The confederacy preferred Less as the perpetrator of their ideological beliefs of holding to the past way of life that did not provide opportunities for all.
On the other hand, the article portrays Grant as the opposite of Lee. The general’s raising was that of a “hard way” by his tanner father. Grant’s focus was on what the future held in store. His belief was that of a society with balanced social structures without limiting any individual to any sort of destiny. Gen. Grant’s core belief was that life could be equal to a competition where every individual should have a fair chance of reaching his limits.
Therefore, the two leaders had individual beliefs that were contrary in many respects. In comparison, Grant’s point of view was that of a more modern outlook in terms of like while Lee preferred living according to the definitions of the pass. However, Catton argues that the two leaders had some similarities underneath the surface. Their fighting abilities were similar. Finally, there coming together defined a great historic moment in the U.S.