The Red Badge of Courage

Red Badge of Courage Reading Questions

In chapter 12, A cheerful, older man grabs Henry’s arm and navigates him through the chaos to reunite him with his regiment. Why does the man seem magical and mysterious to Henry?

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The man is magical and mysterious because henry never sees his face. It's almost as if the cheery man is an angel... guiding him back to his regiment.

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