By taking us on Henry Fleming’s journey Crane helped us understand that many outside factors can drive the decisions and choices we make without us even knowing it. Through Henry’s tale we learn the ugly truth about war and the consequences it has on a person mentally, physically and emotionally. In the end Henry found strength in the flag and what it represents to the soldiers. “It was a creation of beauty and invulnerability. It was a goddess, radiant, that bended its form with an imperious gesture… It was a woman, red and white, hating and loving, that called… with the voice of… hopes… it could be a saver of lives.” (Chapter
By taking us on Henry Fleming’s journey Crane helped us understand that many outside factors can drive the decisions and choices we make without us even knowing it. Through Henry’s tale we learn the ugly truth about war and the consequences it has on a person mentally, physically and emotionally. In the end Henry found strength in the flag and what it represents to the soldiers. “It was a creation of beauty and invulnerability. It was a goddess, radiant, that bended its form with an imperious gesture… It was a woman, red and white, hating and loving, that called… with the voice of… hopes… it could be a saver of lives.” (Chapter