Civil+Wa

 **Susan D. Chilmark** is a 15 year old southern belle who at the begging of her story is rooting for the Confederates in the Civil War. She lives with her mom and dad but her father is off helping the Cause. She now basically lives with her mom who is abusive. She has never met her older brother and is confused in who’s who in her family. Since her brother is not fighting for the war people treat her differently and there is a lot of gossip around her. She tries to prove that she is patriotic and is helping the Cause. Even though she goes through a lot she will find herself and know what she wants. **Lucien Chilmark** is a 23 year old who is kind at heart but can be vicious. Lucien is a good looking man but can be as hard as rock. He refuses to fight the war but he does help in other ways. He truly dislikes his mother and is angry with her. He left his home at an early time in his life because he got in a big fight with his father. He has strong points and opinions. He is a genuine southern gentlemen and Susan can bring good things out of him. He carries a lot of weight on his shoulders. **Tim** is a flirtatious 20 year old. He does not fight in the war but does sketch for Harper’s, a northern based paper. He and Lucien have been friends for a long time even though Tim is a Yankee. He has deep feelings for Susan and this can lead him into situations. **Hugh Chilmark** is who Susan knows to be her father who loves her dearly. He helps the Confederate side even though he might nit believe they will win the war. He also loves his wife even though everyone knows she has issues. He regrets decisions he has made and wants to speak to his son again. **Charlotte Chilmark** is a southern woman who pretends to be someone she is not. She tries to impress the people who she thinks are important. She is abusive toward Susan. She goes out and in moods. She will be nice when people are around but not so nice when people aren’t. She only cares about the “important” people and not the others as much.