Journal 29, Title: Henry's Relationships

Henry Fleming, the main character in the Red Badge of Courage, experienced many different things with the people he met, his experiences with Jim Conklin, Wilson, and the tattered soldier in the Red Badge of Courage are all different. Henry’s experience with Jim Conklin is the most significant. Henry was a friend with Jim Conklin ever since he joined the army, and Henry was even there when Jim Conklin died. Jim Conklin played an important role in Henry’s experience in the war because he offered comfort when Henry was fearful, like when he said he would run in battle too, if everyone were running, and he also taught Henry what it feels like to lose a friend. Henry’s relationship with Wilson isn’t very significant, but their relationship changed when Henry came in the regiment with his wounds. The tattered soldier was a nice guy, but Henry apparently doesn’t like him. The tattered man kept on asking Henry about the location of his wounds, and Henry was fearful that the people would find out that he doesn’t have any wounds because he ran away. The tattered soldier reflected Henry’s feeling of guilt for running away.