Michael Shaaras Essay Examples

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The Legendary Battle of Gettysburg in The Killer Angels, a Novel by Michael Shaara (1628 words, 5 pages)

The Killer Angels is a historical novel that gives insight of what it was like to be at the battle of Gettysburg, one of the most influential battles ever fought in the history of the United States. The battle was fought between the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army ... Read More

The Contrast of Lee and Longstreet in the Killer Angels, a Novel by Michael Shaara (308 words, 1 pages)

Lee and Longstreet contrasted each other in three major ways in thechapter. First we see that Longstreet is a realist and Lee an idealist.Second, we see that Lee's health is failing and Longstreet's is not, andthird, that Lee trusts in God's will whereas Longstreet does not. First ofall, Longstreet believes ... Read More

A Comparison of the Differences in the Styles of Leadership of General Robert E. Lee and James Longstreet in The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (624 words, 2 pages)

In The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, the styles of leadership of confederate Generals Robert Edward Lee and James Longstreet differ greatly, and it is this that ultimately determines the outcome of The Battle of Gettysburg. While Lee is more of an offensive general, always looking to strike his enemy ... Read More

A Description of General Robert E. Lee in the Novel Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (928 words, 2 pages)

The Killer Angels EssayCourage is not the absence of fear. It is going forward with the face of fear.-Abraham Lincoln The quotation above tells of a rare virtue, one that many choose to abandon on account of their own comfort or survival. It tells of a mentality that sows heroism ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (1583 words, 6 pages)

Summary of Contents In The Killer Angels, Shaara sought to retell thestory of the Battle of Gettysburg, a critical turning point in the AmericanCivil War. While most everyone is aware that the Union army was victorious,few are familiar with all the various intricacies of the historic North-South battle - and ... Read More

The Reasons for War in the Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (1123 words, 2 pages)

Killer AngelsWars have been fought for many different reasons through the years, and that holds true for the American Civil War (1861-1865). In Michael Shaaras Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Killer Angels, the reasons for fighting the war are brought about through the officers and soldiers at a famous battle ... Read More

The Understanding of Life in Michael Shaara’s The Killer Angels (762 words, 1 pages)

The Killer AngelsFabulous insight into the military mind, the minds of men, the minds of people dedicated to a cause greater than themselves. Michael Shaara gives us a dozen characters worth caring about from both armies, and then plunges them into one of the most terrible things in America's history ... Read More

An Analysis of Slave Freedom in The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (824 words, 4 pages)

When an author writes a book he has a message that he is trying to get across tothe reader. This message is called a theme. In The Killer Angels Shaaras themewas freedom for the slaves. The Northerners truly believed that the slavesdeserved to be free, and their desire to set ... Read More

The History of Civil War in Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (670 words, 1 pages)

Most people think of the Civil War as a military battle between the North and South. Without studying the subject, they do not appreciate the facts that make up this historical event. When one reads the novel, Killer Angels, the reader is given a much better perception and understanding of ... Read More

The Description of the Reasons for War in Michael Shaara’s Novel “The Killer Angels” (1361 words, 2 pages)

In Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Killer Angels, the reasons for fighting the war are brought about through the officers and soldiers at a famous battle site of the Civil War, Gettysburg. Gettysburg was one of the most documented battles of the whole war. It took place over ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (831 words, 3 pages)

Report on "The Killer Angels" Report on "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara When an author writes a book he has amessage that he is trying to get across to the reader. This message is called a theme. In TheKiller Angels Shaara?s theme was freedom for the slaves. The Northerners ... Read More

Michael Shaara Focuses on the Peculiar Madness of the Civil War (689 words, 4 pages)

The Killer Angels Joseph E. Seguin Ms. Weis U.S. History AP 5 December 1996THe Killer Angels Opinion and CommentaryIn the novel The Killer Angels, Mr. Shaara's historical accuracy isunquestionable. He has written this fabulous (Pulitzer Prize winning) novel.Although the heroic suicidal charge of the 10th Minnesotans on the second day ... Read More

An Appreciation of the Civil War in the Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (581 words, 1 pages)

Most people think of the Civil War as a military battle between the North and South. Without studying the subject, they do not appreciate the facts that make up this historical event. When one reads the novel, The Killer Angels, the reader will have a much better perception and understanding ... Read More

An Analysis of Michael Shaara’s Novel The Killer Angels (1355 words, 2 pages)

In Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Killer Angels, the reasons for fighting the war are brought about through the officers and soldiers at a famous battle site of the Civil War, Gettysburg. Gettysburg was one of the most documented battles of the whole war. It took place over ... Read More

An Analysis of the Civil War as Presented in The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (1372 words, 2 pages)

Wars have been fought for many different reasons through the years, and that holds true for the American Civil War (1861-1865). In Michael Shaaras Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Killer Angels, the reasons for fighting the war are brought about through the officers and soldiers at a famous battle site ... Read More

A Reading Report on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (2540 words, 10 pages)

The Killer Angels The Battle of Gettysburg brought the dueling North and South together tothe small town of Gettysburg and on the threshold of splitting the Union.Gettysburg was as close as the United States got to Armageddon and The KillerAngels gives the full day-to-day account of the battle that shaped ... Read More

Exploring the Underlying Message in Michael Shaara’s “The Killer Angel’s (834 words, 4 pages)

Report on "The Killer Angels" By J. Kelley Report on "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara When an author writes a book he has a message that he is trying to get across to the reader. This message is called a theme. In The Killer Angels Shaara?s theme was freedom ... Read More

A Better Understanding of the Civil War in the Novel, The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (581 words, 3 pages)

Most people think of the Civil War as amilitary battle between the North and South. Without studying the subject,they do not appreciate the facts that make up this historical event. Whenone reads the novel, The Killer Angels, the reader will have a much betterperception and understanding of what actually happened ... Read More

The Extensive Use of Detail and Emotions in Michael Shaara’s The Killer Angels (1371 words, 2 pages)

In a letter to the reader, Michael Shaara states that his purpose is similar to Stephen Crane's in The Red Badge of Courage. He wishes to display history not as cold facts, but rather in such a way that the reader can live the history. This is to be accomplished ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (483 words, 2 pages)

Killer Angels Essay submitted by Anonymous The novel The Killer Angles, by Michael Shaara, gives a story like depiction of the American Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg. In this novel we see the views of both Confederate and Union armies. The officers for both sides in this novel ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (824 words, 4 pages)

Report on "The Killer Angels" by Michael ShaaraWhen an author writes a book he has a message that he is trying to getacross to the reader. This message is called a theme. In The Killer AngelsShaaras theme was freedom for the slaves. The Northerners truly believed thatthe slaves deserved to ... Read More

An Analysis of Heroism in The Killer Angles by Michael Shaara (374 words, 1 pages)

Michael Shaara presented Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain in his The Killer Angels not only as a courageous, heroic soldier with outstanding integrity, but depicted him using tremendous leadership skills in a large variety of situations.When we were first introduced to Chamberlain he gave a remarkably motivating speech to over one hundred ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (477 words, 1 pages)

The novel The Killer Angles, by Michael Shaara, gives a story like depiction of the American Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg. In this novel we see the views of both Confederate and Union armies. The officers for both sides in this novel used to go to war with ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Civil War in the Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (581 words, 1 pages)

Most people think of the Civil War as a military battle between the North and South. Without studying the subject, they do not appreciate the facts that make up this historical event. When one reads the novel, The Killer Angels, the reader will have a much better perception and understanding ... Read More

An Analysis of the Battle of Gettysburg Portrayed in The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (391 words, 1 pages)

It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. No book or music would have that beauty. He did not understand it a mile of men flowing slowly, steadily, inevitably up the long green ground, dying all the while, coming to kill you, and the shell bursts appearing above ... Read More

The Battle of Gettysburg in Michael Shaara’s the Killer Angels (932 words, 2 pages)

The Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara, is a historical novel that describes the three days of fighting at Gettysburg in the summer of 1863. The book illustrates the horrors of brother fighting brother, friend fighting friend, and the brutality of this devastating war that left 50,000 Americans dead. Although the ... Read More

An Analysis of The Killer Angels, a Book on the Civil War by Michael Shaara (1017 words, 2 pages)

The pain, joy, bloodshed, death, and sorrow of the Civil War are all contained in the book called, The Killer Angels. This book will show you the thoughts, feelings and actions of many of the leaders of both armies. By reading this book you will get an in depth view ... Read More

Literary Analysis of the Fictional Novel the Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (986 words, 2 pages)

Killer Angels PaperThe Human Factor in the American Civil WarMichael Shaara s fictional novel, The Killer Angels, is based on the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. The novel allows the reader to recognize the heart and courage of the more than two million men that fought in ... Read More

An Analysis of The Killer Angels, a Book by Michael Shaara (762 words, 1 pages)

The Killer AngelsFabulous insight into the military mind, the minds of men, the minds of people dedicated to a cause greater than themselves. Michael Shaara gives us a dozen characters worth caring about from both armies, and then plunges them into one of the most terrible things in America's history ... Read More

An Analysis of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain in The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (659 words, 1 pages)

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, as depicted in Michael Shaara s The Killer Angels, was a leader of great valiance and courage. His actions at the Battle of Gettysburg exemplify his persistence, tenacity, and bravery. He had learned from McClellan, the former general in chief of the Union Army, the two things ... Read More