Inskeep said the books featuring Jackson's side describe Jackson's reasons for removing the Indians. While other books list the Indian population as main characters within their book, they stated that Jackson was stubborn, ignored the law, was a murderer, and was nothing short of a racist. Inskeep took a neutral and unique approach to discussing the topic. The narration is that of an observer, who looks up as if into a screen. This is the view that Inskeep tried to capture in his book. Andrew Jackson and John Ross are the two key characters he showcased on the Democratic stage, in an attempt to understand the motives and motivations of both men.