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Book Report On The Killer Angels

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Cinthya Garcia 12/8/14 3A/Clark The Killer Angels The novel The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara paints a story of the Civil War that took place at the battle of Gettysburg, and very well accomplished to both create a factual recounting of events and the emotional struggle that the war was responsible for. The book was incredibly descriptive as it gave the events that took place each day. It was honest as it didn’t dodge the casualties or tragedy that many seem to avoid or forget, and went deeper than the surface to convey the brutal reality of war. Due to this, it created a thought provoking sense of humanity that often gets lost when covering the facts of war. As I read further on it was clear that each chapter was from a different …show more content…

These days could very well have been the absolute turning point of the Civil War. At the start, the brilliant General Lee, one of the most adored and influential men of the south, led the confederate army into Pennsylvania in hopes to win victory over the Union Army by luring the north into battle. The next character. Chamberlain, who happens to be the main Union voice of the novel, led the twentieth Maine, and consequently as a grand reward due to heroic actions received the congressional medal of honor. Chamberlain is both depicted as a soldier and professor. Rather intelligently, he takes in the world around him artistically. There are disputes as well. Longstreet carried many conflicting disagreements with Lee that was obvious throughout the novel. Longstreet had advanced ideas that carried great potential, but sadly very few of them were put into live action. There was vivid use of details, many senses were enriched and woven throughout the story. From sight to smells, all senses were added. At a moment, Buford finishes a battle and goes to the cemetery on the hill, previously being injured on his left arm. This scene was enhanced with the strong sorrow that Buford experienced. On the final day, Pickett's Charge is told with both tolerance and respective concern. This was a major event of the novel. During this many Confederate troops attacked a strong Union position that was spread throughout the vast land, tragically many men died at this

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