Civil War: 1861 – 1865 ~ Black Elk: Born 1863 The Red Badge of Courage Overview of Themes and symbols: S. Crane → 1895 Civil War: 1861 – 1865 ~ Black Elk: Born 1863 Themes: Courage: Who Defines It? How is it Measured? Self-Preservation: At what cost? Coming of Age: Transcending childhood Disregard for Human Life Courage/Honor v. Just Part of Nature Noise and Silence juxtaposed The maturity of Silence
The Red Badge of Courage Symbolism The Dead Soldier: Trivial Human/Mortal Concerns Henry Questions his Flight from Battle Shakespearean Connection: The Final Meal Red Blood Passion Anger – Hatred Fatality of life