... . In The Red Badge of Courage, the concept of courage in the hero was addressed. This quality too is seen in Father Lour. Father Vaillant also displays many of these characteristics. Both priests are fully consecrated, they just live it out differently. They have committed themselves to self-sacrifice for the sake of those whom they seek to serve and exhibit strong inner courage in the setting aside of self. However ... , Father Vaillant's very presence has hinged upon the influence of Father Lour in his life, thus ultimately pointing back to Father Lour s the heroic figure in the novel ....

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