All young people who wonder about life and how they will meet its challenges must read this book. 'Who am I?' 'Why am I here?' many ask today. The Christian asks, 'What does God want me to be?' In Red Badge, Henry Fleming longs for approval. He tries to imagine himself popular and successful, the envy of the girls. When faced with the harsh reality of combat in the War Between the States, he at first fails badly, then is forced through a brutal labyrinth of experiences until he emerges a changed man. The CHC Reader's Guide will point up identity and characterization, the author's technique and world view development of this most notable work. Recommended age levels: 13-16 |
