Question

What does the red badge of courage symbolize in Stephen Crane's novel by the same name?

comrades in arms

honesty and integrity

war wounds

skill with a rifle

Answer 1

In Stephen Crane's novel "The Red Badge of Courage," the red badge symbolizes **war wounds**. Specifically, it represents a soldier’s experience and the courage that comes with overcoming fear in battle. The protagonist, Henry Fleming, grapples with his fear of cowardice and the desire for a wound that would signify his bravery, leading him to associate the "red badge" with honor and courage in the context of war.