How does knowing that this story takes place after the Civil War affect the way the reader sees George’s threat? It makes the threat seem illogical because, since slavery has ended, George and Mitchell are considered equals. It makes the threat seem more angry because, with the end of slavery, George has fewer rights than Mitchell. It makes the threat seem silly because slavery has ended, so Mitchell has the right to fight George if he wants to. It makes the threat more serious because, although slavery has ended, George has more rights than Mitchell does.