About what does Crane write, "It seemed to be struggling to free itself from an agony" and "suddenly sank down as if dying. Its motion as it fell was a gesture of dispair"?

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The Red Badge of Courage

About what does Crane write, "It seemed to be struggling to free itself from an agony" and "suddenly sank down as if dying. Its motion as it fell was a gesture of dispair"?

Asked by cameron e #431873 on 4/16/2015 4:09 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/16/2015 5:23 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/16/2015 5:23 PM

This quote is referring to the battle flag. As their side takes on more casualties, the flag is given the metaphor of a dying animal just as the men are dying in the field.

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