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| Plot Summary of Abe Lincoln In Illinois |
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"Sherwood's play chronicles twelve scenes in the life of Abe Lincoln from a storekeeper to President-elect. He is tutored in grammar and rhetoric by Mentor Graham, runs for State Assembly. He falls in love with Anne Rutledge, and after her death is introduced to Mary Todd who gets him to propose marriage.
Influenced by Mary and his law partner, he enters politics seriously. He has a series of debates against Stephen Douglas, and is elected President. He vows to go on to face his new responsibilities without betraying his lofty ideals."
Jack Goodstein, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- very sensitive (sigh)
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Life of a profession:
- politician
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Job/Profession/Status story
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- politician/elected ruler
Age:
- 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a little/some
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 2 (a little)
United States
Yes
The US:
- Midwest
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Is this a play?
Yes
Amount of dialog
- mostly dialog
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