In the red badge of courage,
How does Henry perform during the first attack? Why does he run from the battle during the
second attack? What are some of the images he sees as he runs from the battle?

Crane usually calls Henry simply "the youth." What reason might he have for referring to the
main character in this way?

What details help to give a realistic picture of the combat experience of Civil War soldiers and of
soldiers in general?

In chapter 7, how does Henry justify his running from the battle?