Carter Druse s Moral Dilemma
After realizing that his father had found out where the Union Army was resting Carter Druse had only two options, shoot his father or let him live. ... With thoughts racing, Carter lifted his rifle and fired at the horse which his father was atop. Carter was faced with many conflicting issues throughout this ordeal. If he had not killed his father he would be letting down his army and most likely put many of his men’s lives to rest. ... I believe what Carter did was honorable and very unselfish because by taking one mans life, his fathers; he saved the lives of many. 160 1 The union army’s lives lay in the hands of Carter Druse.