In the book, "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara, the soldiers on both sides fought for reasons of their own. Some reasons tied into their religious beliefs and others tied into what they thought was right for their country. Many put their faith in God while battling, while others did not. Many men thought that men were equal under God and that right was to be preserved. This novel is an outline of one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the Civil War. Throughout the adventure the author puts you through, you are let backstage to see the battles and events leading up to the infamous day; July 4, 1863.
During the Civil War, there were two opposing sides, the Confederate Army and the Union Army. While the Confederates fought for slavery, the Union fought for their freedom. The Confederates fought for the continuance of state's rights, the Union fought for preserving itself. While one side seemed to be more religious, the other seemed to remain rather independent in their reasonings for why they were in war. General Lee is a main character that is presented as a religious man throughout the novel, placing his faith in God. He tends to hands up certain events to the will of God instead of making it his own. This is first apparent to the reader when he receives word that there will be a battle at Gettysburg. Just before Pickett's Charge begins when he receives word form the spy, Lee repeats his statement that "It is all in the hands of God" (Shaara pg. 15). Throughout the book, Lee makes many remarks to his faith in God. Upon the war, Shaara states that, "He closed is eyes. Dear God, let it end soon"(Shaara pg.252). On the other hand, Longstreet is a realistic soldier in the story. He shares his views by replying to Lee's statement, "Well, we have left nothing undone. It is all in the hands of God." by scything that "it isn't God that is sending those men up that hill"(Shaara pg.
The Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara, tells the story of the historic Battle of Gettysburg. ... In The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara brings us a vivid image of what the battle was like. ... The Killer Angels gives us an idea of how war affects people. ... Shaara adds a human touch to them. Shaara's use of evidence was greatly seen throughout the novel. ...
The novel, The Killer Angels, gives the view that history is much more than just a series of dates and events; it's the stories of men showing their courage and fear under these extreme conditions. ... The author of this novel is Michael Shaara, whose interest in the Civil War began after finding some letters written by his great grandfather, a Confederate soldier. ... The Killer Angels won Shaara a Pulitzer Prize and sold more than two million copies. ... Along with heroism and courage, issues and values on both sides played a significant role in the novel The Killer Angels. ... What...
The novel, The Killer Angels, gives the view that history is much more than just a series of dates and events; it's the stories of men showing their courage and fear under these extreme conditions. ... The author of this novel is Michael Shaara, whose interest in the Civil War began after finding some letters written by his great grandfather, a Confederate soldier. ... The Killer Angels won Shaara a Pulitzer Prize and sold more than two million copies. ... Along with heroism and courage, issues and values on both sides played a significant role in the novel The Killer Angels. ... What...
Michael Shaara was the son of Italian immigrants, born in Jersey city, New Jersey in 1928. ... Shaara didn't always want to be a writer. ... Shaara does not have a bibliography, but he does have quotes at the beginning of the book from letters and interviews. ... Shaara also wrote Robert E. ... Shaara, however, wrote narrating one scene's characters at a time. 6. ...
In Michael Shaara's novel, The Killer Angels, it was hard not to get that feeling from Lieutenant General Longstreet. At several points in the novel Shaara had Longstreet sitting alone wondering about what was really going on. ... Shaara did a wonderful job of describing the different friendship between Longstreet and Lee. ... Shaara also kept Longstreet occupied mentally and emotionally by trigging memories of all his dead children. ... The greatest aspect of this novel was the way Shaara made you feel like you were right in the moment. ...
It is without a doubt that a good strategy will accomplish anything. In the book The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, strategy is shown as the most important element of this battle. The Army of Northern Virginia, under General Robert E. Lee, lost the Battle of Gettysburg for several reasons. The mos...
In The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, war strategy plays a prominent role throughout the battles. It was very essential in determining the outcome of the fights. Robert E. Lee was the most well known tactician at the time. Both sides wanted him not because of his great looks, but his strategy of w...
Ronald Maxwell's 1993 film "Gettysburg", based on the novel "The Killer Angels" by J. Michael Shaara, comprises of two video cassettes, being 234 minutes long. It is set from the afternoon/evening of June 30th, 1863, until the day after the Battle of Gettysburg, the 4th of July, 1863, ironically eno...
