The Red Badge of Courage 2

In the Novel, “The Red Badge of Courage,” Stephen Crane had four main themes he believed about war. These themes are, War is organized brutality, War is inhuman, War is a "test" of individuals, and War offers an opportunity for personal growth. Henry Fleming, the main character in the novel, shows perfect examples of these themes. One morning at dawn a man comes on horseback to deliver orders. The regiment begins to march, and Henry …

…novel Henry becomes more confident in himself and rushes to the front of his brigade to carry the flag. Henry matures greatly throughout the novel. The novel, “The Red Badge of Courage” shows the themes by Crane very easily. These themes are War is organized brutality, War is inhuman, War is a "test" of individuals, and War offers an opportunity for personal growth. Henry Fleming, the main character in the novel, portrays these themes well.