Narrative Essay

Lincoln chooses to make certain religious allusions in his speech, in an attempt to unify the divided country around a common central concept: religion. Lincoln makes such references to religion to confirm others beliefs, and assure them that God stands with them, even in such a difficult time. To show sympathy towards African Americans, and to unify them with the others in the country, Lincoln states, “Both read the same bible, and both pray to the same God.”

Lincoln was a noble man. He was known as honest “Abe” when he practiced law. When he spoke he stood still and kept his hands behind his back. He used his words very cautiously but spoke with conviction and motivation. He was always very positive, hoping for a reconciliation between the states. “Lincoln's distinctively human and

“I am too.” Quickly she thought of a different topic,” I never learned your sister’s name.”

In 1992, however, there were no blank spots on the map - not in Alaska, not anywhere. But Chris, with his idiosyncratic logic, came up with an elegant solution to this dilemma: he simply got rid of the map.” (Krakauer 174) Chris wanted to entrust his own sense of direction rather than whatever the map says. This also could have prevented his death because if he’d had a map he would’ve seen the cable and basket that spanned over the Teklanika River and he could have

address, Lincoln states “At this second appearing to take the oath of the Presidential office.”

He mentions some specific quotes such as “The nation was ‘conceived in liberty’… delivered into life – by ‘our fathers” (Safire 42). He also brings up death and re-birth by pulling more quotes from Lincoln’s memorable speech.

Lincoln started off his address by talking about the past. He brings up the founding fathers and how they created this nation. The founding fathers had conceived in liberty and the proposition that all men are created equal, as it saids on lines two through three. Then after talking about the past, he talks about the present. That the Union is in a civil war and that the nation must stick together. He continues by saying “We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives so that that nation might live” stated in the

He states how both, the North and South, “read the same Bible and pray to the same God,” and neither the North nor South expected for the war the magnitude or the duration which it attained. Lincoln also maintains an optimistic tone throughout the speech and invokes unity with his parallel structured sentences.

Lincoln tries to explain

"I don't know anything about France, Earp. Lucky guess. You haveta tell me that story sometime, though. I'm sure the US Government would be extremely interested in that. Myself, as well." He shifted his position around the table, trying not to laugh, and he missed a shot.

“I literally have Anglo American in my blood. My great-grandfather handled land and property issues for the old Amfarms, my grandfather was a hostel manager and my father was a miner and proto captain who retired after 40 years.”

“It’s not my fault you’re always falling behind, I got used to keeping your track. Now come on sneaky Mr. Dorian, your thieving skills have improved, now let’s work on your orientation.” As soon as they turned the corner they started examining the map carefully and exchanging guesses about the markings on the map. It took a while, especially since both of them got carried

The waitress leaned in closer, her voice rising above the café’s din. “Why, that’s an Indian! Never did see one that tiny. How did you two come to have him?”

The brat distracted him by speaking again, saying he had almost brought him to his knees. Cain hated to admit it, but he wasn't wrong. It didn't help that he had blood loss though, so really the brat was giving himself too much credit.

“That storm last night ruined the map,” Avian said, lowering the paper and holding it over his shoulder for Jaxin to see. “Everything’s completely messed up. I can’t even define where the land is and where the ocean is anymore.”