1. The Red Badge of Courage
The youth remained silent for a time"(9). ... "Even as he who had so befriended him was passing out of his life, it suddenly occurred to the youth that he had not once seen his face"(73). ... He is just a helpful stranger, who once he is gone is no more real than any of the ones who ignored the wounded youth. ... Because of this the youth and many of his comrades become more determined to stand their ground against the relentless onslaught of their gray attackers. ... So, without to much urging, the youth and his regiment fix bayonets and gallantly charge down the hill toward the enemy fence l...
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- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School