Mary Chestnut’s Civil War allows opinions and facts to join together and tell the tale of Mary’s life during the Civil War. For example, “Lincoln and Seward have made such silly advances and then far sillier drawings back” (376) states an opinion. Likewise, “Our flag is flying there” (379), resembles a fact. In addition, “Why did that green goose Anderson go into Fort Sumter?” (377) portrays an opinion because one can conclude Mary’s personal opinion of Anderson from the quotation. Another fact from Mary Chestnut’s Civil War surfaces on page 378 and says “Today Miles and Manning… dined with us.” Finally, “The women were wild” (378), also communicates an opinion while, “They were escorted to Beauregard’s headquarters” (379), presents a fact.
