The Red Badge of Courage

In Chapter 17, when Henry’s regiment is fighting the enemy, which of Henry’s actions surprise his fellow soldiers? What does the lieutenant say in praise of Henry’s actions? What does the youth think of his own actions?

In Chapter 17, when Henry’s regiment is fighting the enemy, which of Henry’s actions surprise his fellow soldiers? What does the lieutenant say in praise of Henry’s actions? What does the youth think of his own actions?
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He loses balance, but then quickly stands again. The smoke broils his skin. His rifle barrel grows hotter and hotter, and he continues to stuff it with cartridges. Even after the enemy falls back, and the rest of the regiment has stopped shooting, he continues fighting his foe.

He is brought back to the present moment when a soldier laughs at him. He turns and sees the blue line staring at him with astonishment.

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