Henry Fleming, the main character, experiences events that arouse his fears as the warfare progresses. “He was afraid to make an open declaration of his concern, because he dreaded to place some unscrupulous confidant upon the high plane of the unconfessed from which elevation he could be derided.” (pg. 12) The first strife is about to begin and Fleming worries how he will perform. He fears he will not be the hero as he imagines himself to be. He is afraid to admit this feeling to other soldiers for the fear of being ridiculed and looked down upon. He tries to find comfort by speaking with other men, but none appear to have his

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