The Matchlock Gun
What is the author's purpose in the novel, The Matchlock Gun?
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Jill W
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Since the story was published during the United States' involvement in World War II, it seems possible that Edmonds intended to convey a patriotic theme of honoring, defending, and protecting the motherland at all costs.
The Matchlock Gun