Job #3

"The sentinels, facing the banks of the stream, might have been statues to adorn the bridge." When I read this line, it immediately reminded me of Les Miserables (the musical inspired by the book), when Javert sings Stars. There is a part that goes,

"Stars
In your multitudes
Scarce to be counted
Filling the darkness
With order and light
You are the sentinels
Silent and sure
Keeping watch in the night
Keeping watch in the night"

Then as I was thinking about Javert compared to Peyton, I realized that their characters were similar, but they mirror one another. In Les Mis, Javert is portrayed as the antagonist/villain, but really is just doing what he believes will please God. However, Peyton Farquhar is portrayed as the protagonist/martyr, but is doing what it will please himself and his pride.

JOB #2

This story shows the confederate side from a heroic point of view. Did the story make you empathize with their side? Did you enjoy that about the story?

JOB #1- LINE ILLUMINATOR

"No service was too humble for him to perform in the aid of the South, no adventure too perilous for him to undertake if consistent with the character of a civilian who was at heart a soldier, and who in good faith and without too much qualification assented to at least a part of the frankly villainous dictum that all is fair in love and war." (Chapter II)                    

                This quote is imperative to the story because it tells us about Farquhar's character and where his loyalties lie. He is a hardworking man who spends his days working on a farm, but dreams of fighting for what he believes in. Farquhar's core belief is doing what he believes to be right, not considering the consequences or who is hurt in the process. Hence the quote, "all is fair in love and war." This article is a foreshadowing to his actions in the next chapter, where he risks his life and safety of his family for the confederates. Do you agree with his moral compass?

                

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