Based on the text, how does Lincoln discuss
the concept of forgiveness?
Lincoln encourages the families of
Northern soldiers who were killed to
consider how the families of dead
Southern soldiers might feel.
Lincoln repeatedly emphasizes that
the North should reconcile with the
South, not judge or blame
Southerners for the war.
Lincoln argues that God will forgive
the country only when much blood
has been spilled to atone for the
crime of slavery.
Lincoln insists that slavery is so
awful that forgiveness for the South
is impossible,​
