The Red Badge of Courage
Quote question.
Discuss Crane's words "Well, don't we fight like the devil? Don't we do all that men can?"
Discuss Crane's words "Well, don't we fight like the devil? Don't we do all that men can?"
Henry is really trying to compensate for his own lack of fighting skill and bravery here. Henry overcompensates for his own insecurities by repeating one-liners that nobody, including Henry, really believes.