Henry Fleming Character Analysis
Henry Fleming enlisted in the war believing he would gain great notoriety and honor. He learned that war is not what the movies and books show it to be. Fleming began his journey as a coward who ran from battle and did not stand his ground against the enemy. The Veteran introduced Henry after the war and showed how he had matured and prospered in the latter part of the war. Henry Fleming transformed from the young frightened solider that was seen in The Red Badge of Courage to the courageous and honorable man shown in The Veteran. Henry Fleming entered the war against his mother’s wishes. He believed that he would prosper and gain honor as a solider. “He had, of course, dreamed of battles all his life (Thoughtco.com). Henry believed in the
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He underwent a gigantic change from a solider to a veteran. The spirit of care lived in Mr. Flemings noble soul (Crane 36). The Red Badge of Courage and The Veteran both show the beneficial effects on the war instead of the destruction. He has grown old but still shows his amazing qualities of bravery, courage, honesty, and thoughtfulness. “Heroes can appear at all ages” (Prezi.com).
Henry, in the form of the young and newly enlisted soldier was a coward who constantly struggled with inner conflict. He feared losing his life and could not overcome his terror. Henry Fleming longed for bravery and honor but continuously was deterred from joining his regiment in battle. War was romanticized for Henry before enlisting and he could not face the cruel reality. Henry underwent a strong change throughout the war and became an honorable man. Mr. Fleming showed his bravery by saving the animals, even when it meant sacrificing his own life (Vogel 54).
Mr. Fleming was a brave and heroic veteran. He admitted to the town and the people he loved the most that he used to be a coward. He disappointed his grandson with his honesty, but was courageous enough to tell the absolute truth. Henry in The Red Badge of Courage was a coward in every aspect. He was scared to accept the fact of possible death or face the harsh
He underwent a gigantic change from a solider to a veteran. The spirit of care lived in Mr. Flemings noble soul (Crane 36). The Red Badge of Courage and The Veteran both show the beneficial effects on the war instead of the destruction. He has grown old but still shows his amazing qualities of bravery, courage, honesty, and thoughtfulness. “Heroes can appear at all ages” (Prezi.com).
Henry, in the form of the young and newly enlisted soldier was a coward who constantly struggled with inner conflict. He feared losing his life and could not overcome his terror. Henry Fleming longed for bravery and honor but continuously was deterred from joining his regiment in battle. War was romanticized for Henry before enlisting and he could not face the cruel reality. Henry underwent a strong change throughout the war and became an honorable man. Mr. Fleming showed his bravery by saving the animals, even when it meant sacrificing his own life (Vogel 54).
Mr. Fleming was a brave and heroic veteran. He admitted to the town and the people he loved the most that he used to be a coward. He disappointed his grandson with his honesty, but was courageous enough to tell the absolute truth. Henry in The Red Badge of Courage was a coward in every aspect. He was scared to accept the fact of possible death or face the harsh