The following question references the novel The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.

Question

The Red Badge of Courage

The following question references the novel The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.

There were four soldiers that were captured at the end of the battle. Crane described them to have the "shame of captivity"? Do you think if the Union soldiers would have lost and Henry would have been captured he would have still been able to consider himself courageous?

Asked by Swerve B #777852 on 4/7/2018 7:52 PM

Last updated by Swerve B #777852 on 4/7/2018 9:06 PM

Answers 2

Add Yours

Answered by Aslan on 4/7/2018 8:04 PM

Just fighting in this war was courageous. Being caught, killed, or victorious was often amounted to random chance. Each soldier showed a sense of bravery being in that situation.

Answered by Swerve B #777852 on 4/7/2018 9:06 PM

Because Henry seems to have a skewed perception of courage, it is possible that he could have continued to live his life in this "shame of captivity". On the other hand, perhaps he would have realized that although his regiment was defeated, he had still proved to himself that he could fight in the face of death. Therefore, he was still a man of courage and bravery.

Answers 2

Log In To Your GradeSaver Account

Create Your GradeSaver Account