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Red Badge Of Courage Analysis
Comparison and Contrast of Soldiers Heart and Red Badge of Courage
The war was full of forced unnatural actions, these actions had caused long lasting damage mentally and physically. Knowing the story behind Henry and Charley there are many similarities and differences. The war had caused mental stresses on both Charley and Henry impacting their overall performance. Henry and Charley undoubtedly suffered injuries but their time spent in the battle determined to what extent. Men in the war are also labeled only upon what was seen in front of other soldiers and not behind the scenes.

Both Henry and Charley lost their way of logical thinking resulting from the war. Henry had transitioned from coward to the meanest soldier on the battle field.

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