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CAROLINE AUGUSTA BALL

THE JACKET OF GRAY (PAGE 266)

Like " Somebody s Darling " this poem was widely popular, because it expressed the feelings and experience of many a home.

MARGARET JUNKIN PRESTON

GONE FORWARD (PAGE 268)

This poem is based upon the last words of General Lee. Red-Cross knights: the insignia of the Christian knights of the Middle Ages was often a red cross.

QUESTION. What significance does the poet attribute to Lee s last

words?

THE SHADE OF THE TREES (PAGE 269)

This poem is founded upon the last words of General T. J. (" Stonewall ") Jackson.

QUESTION. What significance does the poet ascribe to the last

words of Jackson?

ANONYMOUS

THE SOLDIER BOY (PAGE 270)

All that is known regarding the authorship of this poem is embodied in the initials "H. M. L." prefixed to it and the date, "Lynchburg, May 18, 1861." Damascus: sword blades made in Damascus have been noted for their temper. falchion: sword.

QUESTION. What ideals of soldierly honor does this poem present?

"THE BRIGADE MUST NOT KNOW, SIR" (PAGE 271) This poem was written in 1863, presumably shortly after the death of General " Stonewall " Jackson.

QUESTIONS, i. Note the contrasts and the climax in the dialogue of

the first three stanzas. 2. What account of the burial and what tribute to Jackson are made in the last three stanzas?