Question

2. What would you say is the principle means of characterization for Henry employed by the author? (Red Badge of Courage)

Answer 1

Henry's charactrization by the author in Red Badge of Courage is done through the thoughts Henry has. He is always referred to as "the Youth," and what he feels and thinks is narrated, unless he is engaged directly in a dialogue. He is the main character of the book and the novel tells his growth from an immature teenager to a war-weary adult.