Part one of term paper
Life can be described as a constant process of making and learning from mistakes; likewise, Henry Fleming, from Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage, makes a mistake and must learn from it. This novel takes place in April of 1863, before the battle of Chancellorsville. Henry Fleming, the main character, has enrolled in the U.S. Army duri ...

Part two of term paper
... from his first battle. What causes Henry to run in the intensity of war? Henry's lack of confidence ignites the feeling that he might run. The veteran soldiers tell stories to the rookies about the horrible sights they witnessed while fighting. They portray visions of blood, fire, and smoke. Henry begins to wonder how he might react to this situation: "He had to mathematically prove to himself that he would not run from a battle" (Crane 16). Henry faces doubts and has to make a conscious effort t ...