Red Badge of Courage The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane follows the effects of war on a Union soldier, Henry Fleming, from his dreams of being a soldier, to his actual enlistment, and most interestingly through several battles of the Civil War. Henry Fleming was not happy with his boring life on the farm. He wanted to become a hero in war and have girls loving him for his great achievements in battle. …showed first 75 words of 755 total…

…showed last 75 words of 755 total…flag, they fight over who will carry the flag. Wilson got the regiment flag, though later in battle Henry manages to obtain the rebel flag. And from there, runs to the front of the line with the Lieutenant, leading the way. In battle he fought like a "Major General", though he did regret leaving the tattered man alone on the battlefield, and in the end he has grown-up, and is not afraid of dying anymore.