The Red Badge of Courage

When people avoid something that frightens them, the avoidance is sometimes planned and sometimes a matter of impulse. Which of the two better describes Henry's action when he finally runs from battle?

CHAPTER 5-6

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Henry was certain he'd run from the beginning. His biggest fear was to look like a coward. None-the-less, his flight was not planned... it was spontaneous. Henry likely would have run regardless of anyone else's actions.

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