Identify the irony of Henry’s “red badge of courage” in The Red Badge of Courage.

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He was wounded by a fellow soldier after he had fled from battle.

His wound was superficial.

He refused to wear his badge.

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The irony of Henry's "red badge of courage" is that it was not earned through a brave act in battle, but rather from being wounded by a fellow soldier after he fled from battle.