Part 6/10:
The Weight of the Past
While Lee endeavored to cultivate a new beginning, he was increasingly faced with the realities of a divided nation. His thoughts on race and the future of African Americans illustrated the struggles within his own ideology, revealing a man caught between the beliefs of his upbringing and the evolving moral landscape of America. Despite his reluctance to embrace black suffrage, Lee maintained an image of a conciliator, often at odds with the shifting dynamics of post-war America.