Why Is Crane's Home So Real

Crane’s approach was fresh because he does not romanticize war. He writes in an

honest, confused way to convey the sense of complete disorder and chaos during

battles in the Civil War. Many people thought Crane was a veteran of the war because

his images are so vivid and his ability to let you get into the terrified mind of Henry is

remarkable. There is no hero in the book, just someone who realizes they made a big

mistake who now just wants to survive. Crane wrote the book in a way that the reader

can feel what Henry is going through and may not agree with his thoughts or actions but

this is exactly what makes the book so real. With Crane not using specific dates, places,

or people the book can be seen as a generic example of