[Radix]

I also watched that movie last night on DVD. It was a bit slow at times, but overall I did learn something from it. Thumbs up.

One particular scene stood out in my mind. Stonewall Jackson was sitting on a horse with Jim(?)Louis the black cook. I was surprised (being a northener) at Jackson's comments regarding the abolition of slavery.

Well, from every angle save one they were equal as they both prayed for virtually the same thing. Each man was humble before God and each was sincere. The only thing in that scene that separated them was the fact that Jackson was on a high horse. I found that to be an interesting metaphor.

[cubreporter]

Wasn't Jim standing and Stonewall Jackson on a horse?

[mass55th]

"One particular scene stood out in my mind. Stonewall Jackson was sitting on a horse with Jim(?)Louis the black cook. I was surprised (being a northener) at Jackson's comments regarding the abolition of slavery. "

Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember any black characters in the book, nor do I recall any speculations on Stonewall's feelings on slavery. I've seen the movie (read the book first), and was surprised to find these characters in the film.