What is the meaning of "The symbol of the north is a pen ; the symbol of the south is the bludgeon"?

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anonymous · Answer

Do you have any ideas of what it might mean?

anonymous · Answer

I feel it might mean that the North was weak, while the South was strong? Just not sure if it’s right.

anonymous · Answer

yes, that's correct, because a pen is small and weak, whereas a bludgeon is a thick stick with a heavy end, that's used as a weapon. That could also mean that the South was better at combat.

anonymous · Answer

Oh ok, thank you :)

anonymous · Answer

any time! I'm happy to help

confluxepic · Answer

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