The Red Badge of Courage

How does the "sarcastic man" respond when Henry calls the commander an "old lunkhead" of a general?

How does this rebuke affect Henry? What does it tell you about Henrys self-confidence at this point in the story?

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From the text:

"A sarcastic man who was tramping at the youth’s side, then spoke lazily. “Mebbe yeh think yeh fit th’ hull battle yestirday, Fleming,” he remarked."

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The Red Badge of Courage

Henry response tp the Sarcastic mans rebuke was telling;

"The speech pierced the youth. Inwardly he was reduced to an abject pulp by these chance words. His legs quaked privately. He cast a frightened glance at the sarcastic man."

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The Red Badge of Courage

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From the text:

"A sarcastic man who was tramping at the youth’s side, then spoke lazily. “Mebbe yeh think yeh fit th’ hull battle yestirday, Fleming,” he remarked."

Source(s): The Red Badge of Courage

Henry response tp the Sarcastic mans rebuke was telling;

"The speech pierced the youth. Inwardly he was reduced to an abject pulp by these chance words. His legs quaked privately. He cast a frightened glance at the sarcastic man."

Source(s): The Red Badge of Courage