In the novel, The Red Badge of Courage written by Stephen Crane, Crane writes about the daily challenges that soldiers faced and lived through during the Civil War. The novel goes into depth on the struggle and hardships of war. In the story, the main character, Henry, goes through physical, moral, and ethical obstacles during his time in the Army, and has to make difficult decisions to overcome his challenges. From the Civil War all the way to modern wars, such as Vietnam, the life of a soldier has changed very little. The lives of these heroic figures are affected by daily life, family, and the soldier’s