Question

read the excerpt from the red badge of courage. in this excerpt, henry fleming, a young soldier in the union army during the american civil war, receives news that his regiment will soon be in battle, and he remembers how he first enlisted.
he had burned several times to enlist. tales of great movements shook the land. they might not be distinctly homeric, but there seemed to be much glory in them. he had read of marches, sieges, conflicts, and he had longed to see it all. his busy mind had drawn for him large pictures extravagant in color, lurid with breathless deeds.
which statement best expresses henry’s perspective in this excerpt?
○ going to fight in a war will be a noble endeavor.
○ war is necessary for the existence of humanity.
○ fighting in a war allows people to repay their country.
○ war reveals peoples best and worst qualities.

Explanation:

To determine Henry's perspective, we analyze the excerpt: Henry was eager to enlist, was drawn to tales of "great movements" with "glory," and imagined war as having "breathless deeds." This shows he views fighting in war as a noble, glorious endeavor. The other options: "War is necessary for humanity" is not supported (no mention of necessity); "repay their country" is not stated (he enlists for glory, not repayment); "reveals best and worst" is incorrect as the excerpt focuses on the noble/glorious view, not duality.

Answer:

A. Going to fight in a war will be a noble endeavor.