4-Mercy at Appomat I. Text Analysis Theme of the story The dramatic scene of the surrender of Lee's army to Grant best represents the spirit-there was no loser in this war, all American people had won; through their blood bath they had achieved the rebirth of their nation again W BTL E The end of themeW B T L E I. Text Analysis The dramatic scene of the surrender of Lee’s army to Grant best represents the spirit—there was no loser in this war; all American people had won; through their bloodbath they had achieved the rebirth of their nation again. Theme of the story The end of Theme. Lesson 14 – Mercy at Appomattox