Answer immediately and correct gets brainliest how does abraham lincoln use the gettysburg address to shape society? he wants to bring an end to the war by reminding his audience of the lives lost at gettysburg. he wants to abolish slavery by convincing his audience that it is wrong. he wants to preserve the union by convincing his audience that war is necessary. he wants to strengthen patriotic ideals by reminding his audience of the sacrifices of their forefathers.