Civil War: A Poor Man’s Fight

Narrated by Henry Fonda. “Civil War: A Poor Man’s Fight” explores the internal struggles of Union private Henry Fleming during the Civil War, as he grapples with fear, bravery, and the reality of combat. The narrative – an excerpt from the film Red Badge of Courage (1951) – reflects on the notion that the war is a rich man’s conflict fought by the poor, highlighting the soldiers’ anxieties about their courage and the chaos of battle. As Henry prepares for his first fight, he faces doubts and the fear of running away, ultimately revealing the personal battles fought within each soldier amidst the larger conflict.

Keywords
Civil War, Henry Fleming, bravery, fear, internal struggle, soldiers, combat, rich man’s war, poor man’s fight, personal conflict
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