Ray Bradbury's "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" invites readers to experience the night before a Civil War battle through the eyes
of a young boy. In this activity, you will conduct research to
learn how the historical details of the Battle of Shiloh are
relevant to the story. Following a small-group discussion about
your fresh insights into the story, you will write a literary
analysis in which you offer an interpreation of the story's
symbolism.