The battle increases now and draws deeper and deeper into the woods. Jimmie Rogers, a companion of Henry's cries in pain, and Wilson and Henry go to get water from a nearby stream. While looking for this stream, they find a spot from which they can see the battle unfold. He hears his general talk about shifting around soldiers. It is said that there is need for an officer, and Henry's regiment, the 304th, is said to “fight like a lot 'a mule drivers”. They think the men don't need leadership. Henry and Wilson are totally shocked, for they think their regiment is invincible. The general then says that most of his regiment is said to be killed in a coming attack. They do not share this, but keep it to themselves, retaining a quiet resignation.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Pg 214-252
On these pages, Wilson follows Henry to a group of trenches where his comrades are rumoring about what the plans of the enemy are. Henry is welcomed back to his regiment by being "shepherded" back into the woods. The forceful push encourages Henry to talk bad about the Generals ill capacity to lead the men and win fights. Henry realizes this is bad if he wants to be thought of as a soldier and not as a fraud that he feels he is. The enemy is said to be only a few maddening minutes away. Henry is overcome with hatred for the enemy, and fires and reloads in a frenzy that takes his mind off of even thinking of retreating. He is in such a daze, that even after the battle is over, he is still firing his weapon. His leaders and fellow soldiers congratulate him, though he only seems to remember something like "falling asleep and woke to find himself a knight".
On these pages, Wilson follows Henry to a group of trenches where his comrades are rumoring about what the plans of the enemy are. Henry is welcomed back to his regiment by being "shepherded" back into the woods. The forceful push encourages Henry to talk bad about the Generals ill capacity to lead the men and win fights. Henry realizes this is bad if he wants to be thought of as a soldier and not as a fraud that he feels he is. The enemy is said to be only a few maddening minutes away. Henry is overcome with hatred for the enemy, and fires and reloads in a frenzy that takes his mind off of even thinking of retreating. He is in such a daze, that even after the battle is over, he is still firing his weapon. His leaders and fellow soldiers congratulate him, though he only seems to remember something like "falling asleep and woke to find himself a knight".
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
PG 176-213
On these pages, Henry finally gives in to his fear of being hated by his comrades, and slowly walks to the sound of gunfire. A voice comes in, "HALT". Surprised, he realizes his comrade Wilson is standing guard. with a wound on his head, he goes to see corporal to inspect the wounds. He falls asleep with a wet cloth on his wound and a cup of coffee in his hand. When he wakes up, he is startled, for it seems all the men around him are dead, but they are only sleeping. when the horn sounds they all get up and Henry is relieved to see they are okay. Near Wilson's continued care-taking, there are a group of men exchanging harsh words, but contrary to what Henry has seen Wilson act like before, he halts the fight, keeping the peace. Wilson is no longer the loud and proud soldier that he once was.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Pgs 132-175
Henry, still separated from his group, marches towards the sound of wagon wheels and footsteps. By this time, he is hungry and his body is aching, and, worst of all, he has lost his weapon. He "hovers" around the battle the footsteps are travelling towards, trying to determine the victor. If his side looses, he thinks that will rid him of his guilt for the time being, thinking of his powerful perception of the future as prophetic. He doesn't possibly see a way that the blue soldiers can lose, so he tries to come up with a story to cover up his selfishness. He can't think of any excusable answer. He then sees the men he envied earlier be swallowed by a swarm of enemy troops. Henry is frightened and grabs a fleeing man to ask what is going on. He shouts for him to let go, but Henry doesn't, so the frenzied man jabs him in the head with the butt of his rifle. A random friendly stranger then helps Henry out of the battle to find his regiment.
Henry, still separated from his group, marches towards the sound of wagon wheels and footsteps. By this time, he is hungry and his body is aching, and, worst of all, he has lost his weapon. He "hovers" around the battle the footsteps are travelling towards, trying to determine the victor. If his side looses, he thinks that will rid him of his guilt for the time being, thinking of his powerful perception of the future as prophetic. He doesn't possibly see a way that the blue soldiers can lose, so he tries to come up with a story to cover up his selfishness. He can't think of any excusable answer. He then sees the men he envied earlier be swallowed by a swarm of enemy troops. Henry is frightened and grabs a fleeing man to ask what is going on. He shouts for him to let go, but Henry doesn't, so the frenzied man jabs him in the head with the butt of his rifle. A random friendly stranger then helps Henry out of the battle to find his regiment.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 92-131
These few chapters are ones of realization for Henry. Henry walks along a path to find a "column" of soldiers, obviously wounded by battle. We meet the "tattered man", who talks to Henry, but is let down when Henry walks by. Henry, seeing all of these wounds becomes jealous of their "red badge[s] of courage". Henry is, through this admiration, astonished that his friend Jim is among these wounded soldiers. Henry is wrecked when he leads his friend into the fields, only to watch him die. The tattered man is with Henry again, but has become apparently woosy, but there is no chance for him dying by his own will, for he has a family to support.Henry cannot witness a second death, and leaves, though this man's cries for him to stay.
These few chapters are ones of realization for Henry. Henry walks along a path to find a "column" of soldiers, obviously wounded by battle. We meet the "tattered man", who talks to Henry, but is let down when Henry walks by. Henry, seeing all of these wounds becomes jealous of their "red badge[s] of courage". Henry is, through this admiration, astonished that his friend Jim is among these wounded soldiers. Henry is wrecked when he leads his friend into the fields, only to watch him die. The tattered man is with Henry again, but has become apparently woosy, but there is no chance for him dying by his own will, for he has a family to support.Henry cannot witness a second death, and leaves, though this man's cries for him to stay.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Pgs 49-91
Red Badge of Courage
The self doubt of Henry is the only thing holding him back now as the enemy rushes toward him. The soldiers, who are more experienced than he is, mock him and the fellow "fresh troops". In past chapters, he thought the glorious aspect of being in the military would hold true, but in this first battle of his, in the misty forest, he is torn, for it is not a glamorous as it seems. The wimp inside of him, he fears, will shove him away from battle, though his regiment needs him. The enemy soldiers, after much wait, attack, Henry, hearing his captain shout orders, realized he's part of a team, and knows that he is not alone. They seemed to have won the battle, but Henry wakes from his slumber after the first victory, to see the enemy advancing once again. Henry feels alone again in the panic of such news, and ends up giving in to his inner wimp, and running away from the battle, something that he will regret and despise for many years, i'm sure.
Red Badge of Courage
The self doubt of Henry is the only thing holding him back now as the enemy rushes toward him. The soldiers, who are more experienced than he is, mock him and the fellow "fresh troops". In past chapters, he thought the glorious aspect of being in the military would hold true, but in this first battle of his, in the misty forest, he is torn, for it is not a glamorous as it seems. The wimp inside of him, he fears, will shove him away from battle, though his regiment needs him. The enemy soldiers, after much wait, attack, Henry, hearing his captain shout orders, realized he's part of a team, and knows that he is not alone. They seemed to have won the battle, but Henry wakes from his slumber after the first victory, to see the enemy advancing once again. Henry feels alone again in the panic of such news, and ends up giving in to his inner wimp, and running away from the battle, something that he will regret and despise for many years, i'm sure.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Post #15 NEW BOOK
Red Badge of Courage
pgs. 1-48
This book is set in the civil war era. when a young boy decides he must join the southern forces. This enlistment, for him, is not for a sense of entitlement or heroism. This boy wants to join because he thinks it would be "cool" so to speak. He tells his mother his decision, though she battles it, and goes to school to be honored by his mates for his "heroism". The next day, he arrives at the camp, and hears exaggerated stories of war from some older veterans. He is pumped for his first battle, but when the gun fires, he runs like a startled kitten. he had much worried of this during the long nights in his base camp, and never thought he could be so wimpy. He now knows, after talking to a the "tall man", that this is not the honorable thing to do, and he must struggle to help his fellow soldiers.
pgs. 1-48
This book is set in the civil war era. when a young boy decides he must join the southern forces. This enlistment, for him, is not for a sense of entitlement or heroism. This boy wants to join because he thinks it would be "cool" so to speak. He tells his mother his decision, though she battles it, and goes to school to be honored by his mates for his "heroism". The next day, he arrives at the camp, and hears exaggerated stories of war from some older veterans. He is pumped for his first battle, but when the gun fires, he runs like a startled kitten. he had much worried of this during the long nights in his base camp, and never thought he could be so wimpy. He now knows, after talking to a the "tall man", that this is not the honorable thing to do, and he must struggle to help his fellow soldiers.
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