The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane is story of a soldier who experiences and experiments with bravery. Henry, the protagonist of this novel, felt compelled to join the Union Army after observing the glory and admiration that veterans and soldiers feel. At the time, Henry overlooked the intense responsibility and dangers that are part of army life. This will prevent him from achieving the glory he dreamed of in his future. Before enlisting in the army, Henry’s mother warned him about the dangers of the army. Henry’s mother was correct in her assessment of Henry that he did not have the makings of a soldier because Henry was not brave, mature or dependable. In the midst of a war, a soldier of the army must be brave in the face of danger.