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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
A 6 page paper which examines
the characters of Huck Finn, from Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Hucleberry Finn,”
and Henry Fleming, from Stephen Crane’s “The Red Badge of Courage,” as they relate to
the context of the Civil War. No additional sources cited.
Page Count:
6 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAhuckcw.rtf
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illustrate the theme of coming of age for two different young men. In Twains story we have the story of a young man who is beginning to come of age
during a time prior to the Civil War. In Cranes novel we have a story that involves one mans coming of age as he engages in action during the Civil
War. In the following paper we examine the characters of Henry Fleming from Cranes novel and Huck from Twains novel in relationship to their development in society concerning the Civil
War. Henry When we first see Henry Fleming he is incredibly young and naive. This is further emphasized by the fact that he is often called a youth throughout
the novel. This offers us an understanding of where he fits into society during the tumultuous time. He is eager to find glory and adventure in battle as he prepares
to enlist in the Union army. He leaves his mother and the farm behind, which have always offered him a sheltered existence. We see his protective mother state the following,
providing us with a look at the young mans existence prior to his new ventures: "You watch out, Henry, an take good care of yerself in this fighting business
. . . Dont go a-thinkin you can lick the hull rebel army at the start, because yeh cant" (Crane 5). In his innocence, however, he sees things differently: "His
busy mind for him large pictures extravagant in color, lurid with breathless deeds" are brought to light when we see his impatient thoughts toward his mothers farewell, and his heroic
feelings as he visits his old school" (Crane 5). Henry soon discovers that life in the military, and in war, is not all he believed it would be. He
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