Question

What is the role of Dennis in bringing out the best in young Abe?​

Answer 1

Dennis Friend Hanks was a cousin of Abraham Lincoln's mother. Both were close companions despite the age difference.

One time, young Abe was encouraged by Dennis to give a speech at a political meeting. Even though he was just a small boy, Abe gave a wonderful speech and was appreciated by the entire audience.

It was due to Dennis’s encouragement that Abe found the courage to give such a speech, and thus he always maintained that it was always Dennis who brought out the best in him.