Fear, Humility, and Courage in The Red Badge of Courage In The Red Badge of Courage Henry Fleming, the main character grows up in a small town and signs up for the army against his mother will because he dreams of being a hero. Henry enlists in the 304th Regiment of New York Volunteers. However, after Henry joins the regiment he finds that his emotions are all mixed up. Henry wonders how he will act …showed first 75 words of 904 total…

…showed last 75 words of 904 total…generals. Henry and Wilson are pleased by the colonel and lieutenant’s recognition of their courage. Henry overcomes his fears and humility to become brave. He has fought bravely and his companions were aware of his bravery and spoke to him about it. He now feels like a man because of his courage in the battlefield. The regiment however retreats back to where they were two days before. Henry is now joyous of his experiences.