Harold Hieth’s Rifles for Watie: A Review Essay

1 Jeff enlists in the union army. If by a miracle, a general struggle could be avoided, soldiers were still needed to halt guerrilla warfare in Kansas, brought by the Missourian proslavery faction across the border, Jeffs dearest wish was to move around a soldier. (Jeff) 2 Jeff chooses this side because he heard Abraham Lincoln have a speech that convinced him that the s come out of the clo solidifyingh was wrong. 3 The incident that occurs is Jeffs family is attacked by bushwhackers. And Im tired of fighting them with just a sickle, Pa. I want to go to fort Leavenworth tomorrow and join the Kansas volunteers. (Jeff) 4 Nouns- soldier, hero, Kansas, brother, unioner. Adjectives- loyal, strong, eager, fearless, good. Verbs- fights, works, enjoys. 5 The reasons are, John wants to see the world and David, like Jeff, simply wants to be a soldier. 6 David receives anger from his come and she will not allow him stay.Thats what youve always wanted, so go on now covering to the army. (D avids mother) 7 One hard lesson is how quickly you can foreshorten hurt in the army, like Ford Ivey. I dont wanta live if I hafta be a hopeless cripple for vivification (Ford p.71). Another hard lesson is what secrets can lead to. Such as Clardy violent death sparrow because of a secret. If I hadnt gotten mad and deviled the captain to the highest degree the widows murder poor sparrow mightiness still be living today. (Jeff, p.76) 8 Jeff is upset because Clardy has just set Jeff up to be arrested, whitherfore gave him a harsh punishment 9 The Missouri woods reminded him of his mothers brilliantly colored rag rug that lay on the split log floor beside her bed, fend for in Linn County.The blackjack seedlings waited a flame in the genial sunshine. The young oaks glowed in livid. The oaks couldnt seem to ensure on an appropriate color some wore a indulgent foliage of and pale, others were gay in and bright. A cardinal flew leisurely out of a tall, sweet gum, and Jeff thought at first it was a locomote leaf. Dixie trotted a capacious contentedly at his side. 10 When the union officers realise the Washbourne home, Clardy treats them rudely.However Jeffs kind and helpful treatment earns him a meal. Supper for us or must I burn down your house and set an example to the rest of this yappy Indian town? (Clardy p.114) 11 The purpose of the propaganda was to revolutionise the troops to dislike the rebels. If each man of you what I have here urged upon you, we will entirely destroy them. (Noah p.126) 12 The treatment is, the boys line up and walk past Clardy, each saluting. The line goes on for so long that eventually Clardy can barley lift his arm. 13Lucy Jeff Slavery and conservation of the union, have very little to do with the Cherokee nation. (Lucy,p.171) Jeff says the war is fought to reunite the compass north and south together. Lucy thinks there should be slavery in the west if the territories agree to it. The declaration of independence states tha t all men are created equal. 14 The grandmother hates to see constitute come because she knows that bushwhackers come with it. 15 Jeff arranges for Lee Washbournes body to be sent to his family. He pays for someone to take it back he also is angry with captain Clardy and refuses to replace a travel gunman. A hot bitter rage at Clardy flared in Jeff. (Jeff) 16 Jim fills his canteen with union coffee which is easily recognized and could get them caught. 17 It is unusual because the conditions in the army were harsh, many people deserted. 18 They had to direct to sing, dance, play the piano, ride horseback, read the classics, and flirt with boys without seeming immodest. (Jeff) 19 Jeff knows limit is coming because everything is starting to turn green.Already the burr oaks were wearing igniter green tassels and the red buds purplish blooms brightened the hillside and valleys. (Jeff) Jeff can also smell the spring flowers. 20 Heifer tells Jeff to treat everyone nicely, but to alwa ys keep his gun insight. 21 I agree with this advice because in war you never know who might turn out to be your enemy. 22 The hound has outrun its owners and it takes a liking to Jeff. Apparently, the hound had outrun its handlers. (Jeff) 23 And during his service with the south he had been both cavallary man and a teamster. (Jeff) 24 The author is trying to delegate that Jeff will miss the army but is ready to start a new chapter in his life.