Now that we have taken a close look at Lincoln's short, but monumental speech, let's return to Garry Wills's essay. In the concluding section of the essay, Wills argues that the speech "revolutionized the Revolution," an act that upset some observers at the time and since.

As you read the concluding paragraphs of the essay, consider these questions:

* Wills indicates that other people have interpreted the Gettysburg Address differently than he does. What are some of these different interpretations?

* Why does Will think that the Gettysburg address has had such a lasting impact?