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The Red Badge of Courage

by Stephen Crane

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The Red Badge of Courage

In Chapter 2, the youth uses the metaphor of a scientific experiment to describe bravery and battle. He believes he can only determine his courage by experiencing "blaze, blood, and danger," similar...

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The Red Badge of Courage

In The Red Badge of Courage, the youth is metaphorically compared to a "jaded horse" to illustrate his exhaustion and fear during battle. Initially elated after repelling an attack, his confidence...

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