The Red Badge of Courage

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how did the book get its name

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Red badge of courage really means a wound. The blood stained wound represents courage in battle; it represents boys who have become men. We can also take this as ironic for we quickly learn that there are no heroes in war.

what did he do to earn the red badge of courage

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