The Red Badge of Courage

at the close of chapter 5, what is Henry's realization about nature?

end of chapter 5

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Henry looks around and takes in the whole scene, moving horses, wounded men, and flags. Henry feels these flags look like beautiful birds that have outlasted a storm. Then he looks and notices the beautiful blue of the sky. Henry realizes that nature is indifferent to the human butchery and suffering around.