A young Quaker defies pacifist beliefs to fight in the Civil War, grappling with faith and violence through letters with his sister.
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A young Quaker defies pacifist beliefs to fight in the Civil War, grappling with faith and violence through letters with his sister.
"During the Civil War, many Quakers were caught between their fervent support of abolition, a desire to preserve the Union, and their long-standing commitment to pacifism. When Charles Cox, a young Indiana Quaker, slips out early one morning to enlist in the Union Army, he scandalizes his family and his community. Leaving behind the strict ways of Quaker life, Cox is soon confronted with the savagery of battle, the cruelty of the enemy (as well as his fellow soldiers), and the overwhelming stran...
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No sexual content depicted.
Graphic battle scenes with savagery and cruelty; frequent depictions of wartime violence.
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Central focus on Quaker faith, pacifism, and moral dilemmas; frequent religious themes.
No occult or magical themes depicted.
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Themes of abolition, Union preservation, and pacifism during the Civil War.
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Depictions of wartime suffering, betrayal, and community fractures; some cruelty noted.
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