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How To Read The Following Passage From The Artillery At Hazel Grove

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5. It seems that the purpose of the writer’s actions during the Chancellorsville battle was to relay information about the troops’ actions to someone higher it command. The writer seemed to be reporting details to explain how and why things happened the way they did. It seemed to be very matter of fact and from a person who was directing and observing rather than actually fighting. This was more of a general overview of the entire regiment as a whole and not of the individual soldiers involved. 6. I think that Crane’s purpose was to give the reader the feeling that they were on the battlefield with the soldier. He does not report his actions to anyone but rather describes what it looked like in the field from a soldier’s prospective. He described how the men looked in great detail after being confronted by the enemy. This was more of a view from someone involved in the battle. This was a detailed look at the soldiers themselves rather than a look at the entire regiment. 7. When I read the passage from The Artillery at Hazel Grove, I got the impression it was being written as a general report of actions. The writer did describe the movements of the regiment in detail, but the writer did not describe the individuals involved in the actions. …show more content…

I think the purpose of Gordon’s account was to show how soldiers stick together during a battle no matter what – even through the unknown. Gordon’s account of an assault shows a bond and a great sense of pride between the soldiers. 9. I think the purpose of Crane’s account is to also show how soldiers stick together during a battle no matter what – even through the unknown. Even though the young soldier is scared, he is compelled to carry on and help his fellow soldier. At first he feels he can’t do it, but then he finds the courage to fight. He feels he has to protect his fellow soldier. Crane’s account of the assault also shows the bond the young soldier feels with his regiment and the pride he feels being a part of

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