Red Badge of Courage 4

The Red Badge of Courage depicts the evolution of the childish, Henry Fleming, into a grown hero. Like Simba in The Lion King, Henry must conquer a psychological obstacle. Simba had to retrieve his kingdom from his corrupt uncle who convinced him that Simba was responsible for his father's death and forced Simba to abandon the Pride Lands. Simba ran from the shame and repentance of his self-made situation. Similarly, Henry's fate was self-made. Henry, …

…Henry experienced a displeasing situation that altered his view of himself. Henry hid from his true self, He believed that he could not fix his mistake nor could he change. However, when Henry saw the "spectral soldier" slowly deteriorating he began to change his entire outlook. It made him understand reality, understand devotion, and understand responsibility. Henry ventured away from his childhood and entered manhood through a test that many would have easily given up.