The first, “We’re an army going out to set other men free” to even comprehend a thought
like that you definitely have to care about people in general. The other quote he made
was, “What we're fighting for in the end is each other.” Which pretty much pertains to the
same idea.
Chamberlain is also a very respected man on page 233 Colonel Rice asks
Chamberlain if he can shake his hand, he then goes on to say that Chamberlain’s attack
was one of the best he had ever seen. Throughout the book there are many characters who
show a great admiration for Colonel Chamberlain. Kilran expresses that on page 231.
“Never served under a better man. Want you to know. Want to thank you.” If that’s not
respect I don’t know what is.
Another word I think describes Chamberlain is, exhausted. He’s been through so
much during the duration of the war. From loosing hundreds of men to being shot a total
of 6 times, just to name a few things. On page 220 he tells Tozier how worn down his
from the war. He's seen so many men die. I'd like to know how he handled it while
keeping good head on his shoulders.
Chamberlain seems like a concerned fellow. On page 22 he gives a grand speech
and, then offers the men of the Second Maine food. Note that these were men he did not
know. Men who were just moments before, given to him. Men he did not know would
even serve under him. Joshua also shows his concern for the black man his men find. He
gives him drink and gives him a surgeon after noticing a bullet wound. On page 169 he
pats the man on the back and tells him everything will be ok. That segment showed me
that Chamberlain has a heart of gold, a deep compassion for the cause if this war.
A caring man, a respected man, a tired man, a compassionate man, and wise man
at that. This professor was not only a great officer, but also a fantastic man. Through all
his hard times, through all his good times he's a man of respect and honor. Everything
good that came to him, he deserved 100%. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, Colonel of the
20th Maine is an astonishing man in more ways then one. He is a role model to each and
every individual of this free and limitless country. I can truly say I admire him.
