Understanding the Narrator's Journey with Antietam

The speaker shares their journey of developing an interest in the Battle of Antietam, sparked by a conversation with colleagues at Gettysburg. They discuss the lack of recent literature on Antietam and their decision to write about it, despite initial challenges. The speaker reflects on the differences between Antietam and Gettysburg, and how working on Antietam provided a fresh perspective. They express mixed feelings about concluding the project, having developed a connection with the people involved in the battle.

What initially sparked the narrator's interest in Antietam?

• A conversation with colleagues

• A documentary they watched

• A book they read in college

• A family connection to the battle

Which author wrote about Antietam in the early 1960s?

• Paul Shevcheck

• Jim Murphy

• Francis Palfrey

• Greg Coco

What was the narrator's initial understanding of writing about Antietam?

• They underestimated the task

• They had a clear plan

• They had extensive knowledge

• They were discouraged by others

Why did the narrator choose to focus on Antietam instead of Gettysburg?

• Gettysburg was too complex

• They wanted to avoid burnout

• Antietam had more resources

• Antietam was more popular

How does the narrator feel about completing their project on Antietam?

• They are relieved

• They have mixed feelings

• They are indifferent

• They are eager to finish