In order to fully acknowledge life, there must be an acceptance of truth. In the novella, Death of a Confederate Colonel by Pat Carr, Geneva Birdsong is the mother of an eight year old girl named Saranell during the Civil War era. These characters both become unable comprehend truth, because they didn't want to face their faults and problems. Through their troubles, they came to the same realization. Eventually both Geneva and Saranell are on the same path to accept reality. Both Geneva and Saranell cannot accept their mistakes and hardships throughout their lives. Geneva’s husband, Ian Birdsong, had just returned home from his ninety-day enlistment in the army and came to greet Geneva. “Ian Birdsong sprang to his feet and she extended
