n the film, Lincoln says, "A compass will point you true north. But it won't show you the swamps between you and there. If you d
on't avoid the swamps, what's the use of knowing true north?" What is the metaphor of 'North' - remember the metaphor for the West? (This will help) And how does this metaphor relate the point Lincoln was making?
This metaphor is related to the point Lincoln was making because Thaddeus Stevens was firm on his high estance on full equality for all (Negroes and whites) on marriage and voting rights. However, Lincoln only wanted to direct attention on equality under the legal definition of emancipation.
