I. Synopsis: The Red Badge of Courage starts out with a new regiment of union soldiers, in the Civil War. Many of these soldiers are young men who do not have much knowledge about the world, and how it works. The main character, Henry Flemming, doubts how he will act during battle. ... are in that mindset that is manhood. These people are willing to accept these difficult concepts. The theme of disregard for human life is important because it takes the soldiers away from the boyish romantic views of life. B. Plot: The plot line in The Red Badge of Courage is episodic, in that Henry seems to ...

• Word Count: 2027
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School