Discussion Questions: Drama Based on Historical Characters: Angus Augustus Burleigh, Civil War Soldier

What attracted Hasan Davis to the character of Angus Augustus Burleigh?

What happened at Camp Nelson on November 23, 1864? How did Angus feel about this?

Do you think United States soldiers fighting for freedom throughout the world today could relate to Angus Augustus Burleigh? Explain your answer.

What does this performance portray about the realities and conditions of war?

What emotions does this performance stir in you as part of the audience?

Define sacrifice. Discuss the sacrifices soldiers have made throughout history to defend freedom.

How does Hasan Davis’s path through life parallel that of Angus Augustus Burleigh?

According to Davis, what is the moral of Burleigh’s story?

How does Davis use the elements of drama to create his performance?