The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War by Stephen Crane

The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War

Stephen Crane

123 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This classic novel of the American Civil War evokes the horrors of battle and the psychology of fear as it recounts the experience of a young, untried Union Army volunteer. Henry Fleming longs to prove himself by winning the "red badge beyond all ...

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Moods

tense 53%
reflective 51%
adventurous 43%
dark 39%
emotional 39%
sad 19%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 58%
fast 23%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

2.85

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