”This is, in other words, less a biopic than a political thriller, a civics lesson that is energetically staged and alive with moral energy.”1
Using your own words after viewing Spielberg’s Lincoln, explain how this film is a civic lesson. Provide three examples of the political process illustrated in the film. Which of the three surprised you the most?
Your essay should be about 800-900 words, complete with an introductory thesis paragraph, three evidence paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph suggesting further thought. Be sure to properly cite when necessary using the Chicago Manual of Style format.
This essay, properly executed and well written, can provide 5 to 10 points to your final grade average for the semester. It demands excellence, however.