"Fighting On Two Fronts": Henry Fleming In Red Badge Of Courage
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The Civil War forced many young boys out of childhood and into adulthood.
Most of these young boys were not prepared for war, and Henry Fleming was
one of these boys.
Henry Fleming's life in New York was routine. He had his normal share of
friends and lived on a farm. When Henry got up in the mo ....
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.... on their backs and young boys admired them
when they stopped for rest. This warm feeling faded when they reached the
camp. Here life was boring for Henry. The only thing his company did was
drill day in and day out. All of the experienced soldiers told war stories
every night by the campfire. Henry could only listen because he was still
'wet behind the ears'. He felt left out and often sat alone wondering
about battle. War was like an illusion to him. He couldn't imagine people
slaugh ....
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