Read this sentence from Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address:
"He gives to both North and South this terrible war as the woe due to those by whom the offense came, . . ."
What does the word "woe" suggest as used in this sentence?
Answer (2)
That someone caused sorrow and distress on America due to a war
In Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, the word "woe" signifies the deep sorrow and suffering resulting from the Civil War, highlighting the war's moral implications tied to slavery. It reflects Lincoln’s desire for healing and reconciliation between the North and South. Ultimately, he invokes a call for empathy amidst the pain caused by conflict.
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