Chapter 7: The Perilous Road
to reply to someone or respond to an action with your own
"'What was you doing there, Chris Brabson?' countered Silas."
a covered walkway that connects two parts of a house
"Chris walked down the dogtrot."
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Chris faces internal conflict about his brother's involvement and the realities of war. Writing letters based on this can deepen understanding. Write a letter to a family member or friend fighting in the Civil War, drawing parallels to Chris’s experience. Include descriptions of daily life, fears, hopes, and the impact of the war. Share letters in small groups and reflect on the emotional toll of separation.