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A 4 page essay that examines one aspect of the novel Tehano by Allen Wier, which is a sweeping epic of nineteenth century America. One of the many sub-plots in this novel concerns two brothers: Alexander Wesley Speer and Charles Wesley Speer. Identical twins, Wier describes not only the connection between them, but how the experience of combat changes each brother. No additional sources cited.
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America. One of the many sub-plots in this novel concerns two brothers: Alexander Wesley Speer and Charles Wesley Speer. Identical twins, Wier describes not only the connection between them, but
how the experience of combat changes each brother. In a previous chapter, which introduces the brothers and their background, Wier has previously established that there is intense rivalry between
the Alexander and Charles Wesley. Their parents were deeply divided ideologically concerns the war and issues of slavery. Alexander absorbed the romantic longing of his father in regards to Texas,
heroism, and glory. Charles Wesley was influenced by his mothers abolitionist views. The chapter "Alexander and Charles Wesley: Wake me for the shooting" begins with Alexander as narrator. While Alexander
joined the Texas Cavalry, his brigade has been dismounted and designated as foot soldiers and sent to join General Braggs Army of Tennessee. It has been Alexanders ongoing fear
that when he had "seen the elephant," i.e., engaged in battle for the first time, he would turn coward and desert. However, circumstance prevents him from doing so. Wier indicates
that "Alexander thought to run, as hed always feared he would, but in the dark who could tell which way to bolt?" (Wier 272). This theme of fear in combat
is one that ties the two brothers together, although neither one of them realizes it. Each fears his own cowardice and has to overcome it in order to
fight. Each succeeds, but is haunted by the idea that his brother would not have had this problem. At the battle of Chickamauga, Alexander dreams that he hears Charles
Wesley calling his name. Wier uses this episode to underscore his characterization of the brothers relationship. Alexander thinks, "If Charles Wesley followed him even into battle, pulled at him and
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