The Red Badge of Courage

Why does it give Henry pleasure to watch the men retreat?

CHAPTER10-12

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The sight of retreating men made Henry feel as if running away weren't so bad after all.

The youth felt comforted in a measure by this sight. They were all retreating. Perhaps, then, he was not so bad after all.

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The Red Badge of Courage