What symbolizes bravery in warfare?
The red badge of courage, or a combat-related wound.
Ushered in by the Civil War, this literary period features a strong narrative, a central conflict, and a "realistic" portrayal of American life.
What is Realism?
The Freytag dramatic part seen in as Henry is courageous in the first battle, and the following actions. In the second battle, Henry is scared and runs. He wanders the woods, and eventually decides to rejoin his unit.
What is rising action?
This literary movement often features an extreme setting, raw subject matter, and a lack of emphasis on individuality.
What is Naturalism?
The Freytag dramatic part seen in one of the last moments in the novel, as Wilson grabs the enemy flag.
What is falling action?
Who is the author of the books about war that Henry has read and gained an impression about the "glory" of war?
Who is Homer?
The Freytag dramatic part seen on the way back to the camp from the battle, as Henry thinks about all of the events of the past few days. He feels guilt over one specific action.
What is the denouement or resolution?
Before Henry leaves for the battle, his mother gives him words of advice. She tells him to avoid two specific things.
What is drinking and swearing?
The Freytag dramatic part seen as Henry returns to his unit and gives a false story about how he is injured, and in the following actions. Henry begins to fight bravely. He saves the unit flag when the color bearer falls, and thus earns the praise of his lieutenant. Later, holding the flag, and leads his men in battle.
What is the climax?