. The idea that war is an energizing, sentimental undertaking loaded with magnificence and gallantry has existed for a considerable length of time and proceeds to some degree today. One hundred years back, notwithstanding, Stephen Crane set out to crush these legends through his novel The Red Badge of Courage, which follows the encounters of a youthful trooper in the American Civil War. Crane demonstrates the genuine idea of war by differentiating Henry Fleming's sentimental desires with the truth that he experiences.
"Soon, the enemy is upon Henry’s regiment, which, at the last minute, mounts a respectable defense. Henry comforts himself with the thought that if the enemy is meant to win the battle, their victory will at least not be an easy one. As the 304th fights, he is assured of its confidence in combat. In a pitched battle, Henry’s
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The First and Third Virginia regiments, no longer recognizing each other, charge upon each other mutually; Stuart's mounted men, generally so brave and so steadfast, no longer obey the orders of their officers, and gallop off in great disorder. At last quiet is restored, and the brigade finally reaches Spotsylvania Court House, while the small band which has caused so much alarm to Stuart was quietly retiring to Chancellorsville."
Stephen Crane's battle scene does not mention any guns being shot while General Alfred does. Crane's battle field is Henry not sure if he is going to win or not, while Alfred's battle is Stuart's men not listening to orders and doing their own thing.
2. Crane's blow by blow battle description is way different from Peter Boyer's letter. Peter tells his father about where his commander took him and him seeing his friend and brother. Also it tells what Peter told his mother about it which was the boarding and coffee. Crane's blow by blow tells you about the commander of the enemy being blown down, but still tried to fight while his men hid behind