This passage suggests that Lincoln may have acted differently for political gain and that he was not always his most genuine self. McClay describes Lincoln as a "country-boy" who transformed into a "wise, prudent leader," beginning the paragraph by calling Lincoln a man full of "dry, tall tales," before discussing how Lincoln is now "revered for his combination of faith and modesty" as a man "who sought to do God's work."
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Generally, In 1860, Lincoln stood for President and easily won the election thanks to a northern electoral tsunami. His election was seen as a danger to slavery in the South, and secession by Southern states started soon after.
In conclusion, This extract suggests that Lincoln may not have always been his most true self and that he just altered his manner to achieve political success. Lincoln, McClay says, started out as a "country boy" but eventually evolved into a "smart, careful leader." In the same line where he calls Lincoln a "guy full of dry, fantastic stories," he goes on to say that we now "revere" him for "his mix of faith and humility" as a "man who tried to perform God's job." McClay's sardonic tone in portraying the public's view of the political Lincoln as a "demigod" and the "more human" language he employs to describe the actual, private Lincoln both imply that the former president may have been dishonest or masked his true self as a politician.
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