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The tattered soldier praised Henry Fleming, the main character in Stephen Crane's novel "The Red Badge of Courage." He appreciated Henry's bravery and admired him for not deserting like he did.
In "The Red Badge of Courage," Henry and the tattered soldier bond over their shared fear and uncertainty during the war. They both struggle with feelings of guilt, doubt, and the desire to prove their courage in battle. Their interactions provide insight into the psychological toll of war on individual soldiers.
Henry Fleming is the main character. There are also a bunch of minor characters such as an old injured soldier called the "Tattered One" (who calls Henry the "Youth"), a young artilleryman you hits Henry in the head, and Henry's regimental commander who cares little for his men.
In The Red Badge of Courage, the tattered soldier provides a stark contrast to the protagonist, Henry Fleming, through his experience of war as gritty and brutal. While Henry starts off as idealistic, the tattered soldier's cynicism and resignation reflect the true horrors of battle and its impact on soldiers. His character serves as a reminder of the harsh reality of war and its toll on those who fight it.
In The Red Badge of Courage, Henry abandons the tattered man because he makes him uncomfortable. The tattered man is obsessed with death and continually rambles on, he also has been wounded and has his badge of honor. Henry has not yet been wounded and therefore does not have his badge of honor.
The Tall Soldier was Jim Conklin, Henry's friend.
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In "The Red Badge of Courage," Henry encounters a tall soldier while wandering through a dense forest. The soldier tells Henry the story of how he was injured in the head during a battle.
The spectral soldier in "The Red Badge of Courage" is a hallucination experienced by the protagonist, Henry Fleming. It represents Henry's fear and guilt about deserting his comrades in battle. The spectral soldier serves as a symbol of Henry's internal conflict and his struggle with self-doubt and shame.
After Henry had left the tattered soldier and was back on the battle scene, he realized he didn't have his rifle.
Jim Conklin was Henry's friend, The Tall Soldier.