A Ballad of the Civil War

The story explores the deepening rift between twin brothers Tom and Jack as they navigate the complexities of friendship and morality in a divided society. Tom struggles with the implications of their friend Aaron's slavery, feeling a moral obligation to stand against it, while Jack becomes increasingly absorbed in the allure of war and playacting as a soldier. This conflict highlights themes of loyalty, the loss of childhood innocence, and the contrasting responses to societal injustices.