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  In the red badge of courage what are some insignificant incidents that happen within the first few chapters

  Posted by challengehottie8 on Nov 17, 2009 at 03:50 PM

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  Why is the youth compared mataphorically to a 'jaded horse'?

  Posted by alexisboyd on Nov 16, 2009 at 02:43 PM

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  In the book "The Red Badge of Courage" what is the name of Henrys regiment?

  Posted by beautefulrican23 on Nov 16, 2009 at 08:00 AM

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  in red badge of courage what is the the tone of the book, positive, neutral, or negative??

  Posted by victormasten on Nov 11, 2009 at 08:50 PM

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  What is an example of alliteration in the Red Badge of Courage?

  Posted by wawacc7 on Nov 11, 2009 at 01:55 PM

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  When the novel opens, the regiment is despondent and Henry, "the Youth," is dissatisfied. Why?

  Posted by nina-93 on Oct 27, 2009 at 06:08 PM

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  What sentence in the first half of the book, "The Red Badge of Courage", shows an allusion?

  Posted by whitefamily5 on Oct 15, 2009 at 07:00 PM

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  What fear does Henry have as he returns to his regiment? How is he recieved? And what loud remarks does Henry make as the regiment waits to fight?

  Posted by vlada14 on Sep 14, 2009 at 09:12 PM

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  What and where is Henry's epiphany or turning point in the book?

  Posted by wufsdenmjw on Sep 14, 2009 at 12:10 PM

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  In the moments of waiting before seeing his first action, the youth thought of the village street at home. What does he recall about it?    

  Posted by brit-nie on Sep 8, 2009 at 03:04 PM

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  In the first chapter of The red badge of courage , what words does the author use to show a sarcastic tone ?

  Posted by hayfalkner on Aug 26, 2009 at 06:31 PM

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  Explain how Henry and Wilson grow in the course of the novel including events in their development. Why do you think they are paired?

  Posted by klvbf42 on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:58 AM

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  In the last par. of Ch12, the man with the "cherry voice" might be allegorical(christ like). What language supports this assertion?

  Posted by cnibbs76 on Jul 30, 2009 at 10:42 AM

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  Henry's mental flips tumble back and forth from guilt and shame to innocence and pride. Why?

  Posted by cnibbs76 on Jul 23, 2009 at 09:02 PM

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  What is your first impression of Henry Fleming in Red Badge of Courage?

  Posted by carlyhicks91 on Jul 22, 2009 at 04:05 PM

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  How is "The Red Badge of Courage" related to history?

  Posted by superiter on Jul 16, 2009 at 12:00 PM

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  In chap. 5 Crane describes the officers as having "neglected to stand in picturesque attitudes."  What does this mean and/or signifiy?

  Posted by worldupsidedown on Jun 26, 2009 at 04:26 PM

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  How does Henry react during his first battle in Red Badge of Courage, and what is the outcome of the battle?

  Posted by kiomie77 on Jun 23, 2009 at 01:45 PM

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  In the book "The Red Badge of Courage" what does Henry personify in chapter 2?

  Posted by vikkibby on Jun 11, 2009 at 10:54 PM

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  Once the battle begins, what does Henry do? What does Henry know about the reasons the war is being fought?

  Posted by carliecullen on May 13, 2009 at 05:57 PM

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  What is the one important decison henry makes for himself?

  Posted by sillysammmijo on May 11, 2009 at 09:21 AM

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  What is naturalism in "The Red Badge of Courage" and what is the relationship between fears, surviving and nature and naturalism in the novel?

  Posted by gothic on May 7, 2009 at 02:17 PM

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  Compare and contrast the sense of battle found in Chapters 16 and 19 of The Red Badge of Courage. 

  Posted by blackmonjack on Apr 14, 2009 at 06:14 PM

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  What did one of the soldiers attempt to steal from a civilian in "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by jaay on Mar 16, 2009 at 02:44 PM

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  What is the name of Henry's regiment?

  Posted by aj0321 on Mar 8, 2009 at 03:55 PM

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  Compare and contrast Henry, Wilson, and Jim. What does each character seem to represent? How is Henry different from any other character?

  Posted by earlean on Feb 10, 2009 at 11:04 AM

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  What are some symbols used in "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by adie on Jan 31, 2009 at 10:50 AM

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  What are some examples of soldier's comparison to animals, babies, and machines between Chapters 9-13 of "Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by lilmiss93 on Jan 7, 2009 at 05:07 PM

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  What are the major events between chapters 1-6 in "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by lilmiss93 on Jan 4, 2009 at 09:34 PM

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  In the Red Badge Of Courage why does Henry Fleming grow angry at Dave?

  Posted by hygr on Dec 15, 2008 at 06:24 PM

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  Is there glory in war according to Henry in "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by twistertw on Dec 8, 2008 at 06:43 AM

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  In Chapter IX of "The Red Badge of Courage", how does Henry try to help Jim Conkin, and what is the result?

  Posted by brandonh1441 on Nov 30, 2008 at 11:21 AM

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  From a military standpoint, what is the result of the first encounter, in "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by punkalicious13 on Nov 24, 2008 at 05:19 PM

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  The youth "wished that he, too, had a wound, a red badge of courage". Why?

  Posted by vballgirl222 on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:41 PM

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  Why is the dispute over when the regiment will move important in "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by kulechiq on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:47 AM

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  Can you explain how Stephen Crane went on to become war reporter later, but never fought in the Civil War?

  Posted by askk on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:39 AM

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  Can you explain how "The Red Badge of Courage" is full of such well written observations?

  Posted by askk on Nov 15, 2008 at 05:30 AM

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  In "The Red Badge of Courage," what makes Henry feel like a "mental outcast"?

  Posted by vballgirl222 on Nov 13, 2008 at 04:36 PM

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  Can you provide any details of sensual imagery of sound from "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by askk on Nov 12, 2008 at 10:32 AM

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  Can you povide a quote that describes something of the Civil War battle in "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by askk on Nov 10, 2008 at 02:10 PM

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  Can you provide examples of simile, personification, conflict and metaphor in chapter 3 of "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by gigicompton on Oct 30, 2008 at 03:39 PM

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  List childhood memories Henry recalled that helped him forget his painful head wound in "The Red Badge of Courage".

  Posted by smartypantz1015 on Aug 22, 2008 at 12:28 PM

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  In "The Red Badge of Courage", how had the young soldier, Henry Fleming, imagined war?

  Posted by chrissmith334 on Aug 19, 2008 at 09:55 AM

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  What do the officers say about the men in the 304th and explain why it upsets Henry in "Red Badge of Courage".

  Posted by loudonr11 on Aug 19, 2008 at 07:52 AM

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  In "The Red Badge of Courage," how do the scenes at the encampment affect the characterization of the Union soldiers?

  Posted by bookcrazy-07 on Aug 9, 2008 at 01:43 PM

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  Think about the function of the Tattered Soldier in "Red Badge of Courage".  How does he reflect Henry's earlier atittude toward war?

  Posted by bookcrazy-07 on Aug 6, 2008 at 06:54 PM

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  What is the meaning of the title, "The Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by bookcrazy-07 on Jul 30, 2008 at 06:49 PM

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  What problem preoccupies Henry in the opening chapters of "Red Badge of Courage"? Why does he keep the problem to himself?

  Posted by bookcrazy-07 on Jul 24, 2008 at 01:19 PM

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  In "The Red Badge of Courage," how had the young soldier (Henry) imagined war?

  Posted by readbooks098 on Jun 4, 2008 at 02:25 AM

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  Why doesn't Stephen Crane name all of his characters in "Red Badge of Courage"?

  Posted by readbooks098 on Jun 1, 2008 at 07:41 PM