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The Red Badge of Courage

 

Comprehensive Summary and Review of Chapters 13-15

Summary:

Henry is accepted with joy by his fellows, who thought him dead. They dress his wound and put him to bed, and when he wakes he is tenderly cared for by Wilson, the former braggart, now grown sober and reliant. Henry remembers the packet of letters and feels scornful and superior. Forgetting that he was ever afraid, Henry feels smug and superior, imagining himself back home, the conquering hero, admired for his brave deeds.

Review:

After speaking with the others, Henry feels more confidant and decides to face his fears and go back to his unit. Risking both death in battle and being caught by his commander, he rejoins his unit only to find that they were oblivious to the fact that he had ever deserted his unit. Henry, whom others thought had been wounded, facilitates a lie about being separated from the unit and successfully fools everyone.