Why do you think Henry Fleming signed up for the army? Would you have joined if you were him?
In the novel, Henry makes a journey of self-discovery. What do you think he learns about himself from his experiences?
What do you think the author means by ‘the red badge of courage’?
The author uses many images to describe Henry’s surroundings at camp and on the battlefield. For example, the enemy campfires look like the ‘red eyes’ of a ‘row of dragons’. See if you can find some other descriptive images such as these.
Are wars ever right? Think about your reasons for and against.