Lyceum Address Vs. The Second Inaugural Speech
The Second Inaugural Speech did read as I would have expected. In comparison to the “Lyceum Address”, the Second Inaugural speech’s tone was realistic and down to earth. He did not hold back or sugar coat the importance of the Civil War. Lincoln openly admits that the state of the Union rested on the outcome of the war and that while hopeful for the future he hesitates in making any predictions. Further in his speech Lincoln tackled the issue of slavery. Lincoln’s tone was a bit ironic when he commented that neither side could have foresaw that the cause of the war would cease before the actual war was concluded. Lastly, in the Second Inaugural speech, Lincoln discusses God and God’s will. Lincoln talked much more about God in the Second Inaugural