What is the purpose of Editha’s letter?

What is the purpose of Editha’s letter? When George’s mother says Editha’s letter set her son “free,” she is being doubly ironic. The letter did exactly the opposite; it took away George’s emotional freedom to make up his own mind about enlisting. What is the purpose of Editha’s letter to George? The purpose of the … Continue reading What is the purpose of Editha’s letter?