Comparison of patriotism between Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" and George Parsons Lathrup's poem titled "Keenan's Charge".

In both The tearing Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, and in Keenans Charge by George Lathrup, similar scenes of a civil warfare impeach are described. But these similar events are besides a worry on the surface, as both authors convey diametrical views on what a soldiers courage in battle consists of. Lathrups verse portrays courage in the classic way, as well-trained soldiers who are will to sacrifice their lives for the good of their country. Crane depicts courage more like a temporary loss of reason due to the nervous strain a soldiers mind encounters when facing his own death, instead of a conscious disregard for danger for a righteous cause.

        The apparent(prenominal) similarities of the two situations can be seen done the time menses and the circumstances that forced the charge. In both chapter 23 of Cranes The Red Badge of Courage and Lathrups Keenans Charge the soldiers described are centre soldiers from the civil war. Lathrup mentions, their coats of blue and yellow (Lathrup II), and Crane talks some the blue men (Crane 175). Another similarity is that both charges were make as a last resort. In both Cranes and Lathrups stories, the aggregate troops were in a position where their only choices were charge or die.

        The differences between these two stories can be seen through each individual authors voice, and his expected purpose for writing the story. In Lathrups poem, the soldiers are truly well organized, seem to be very disciplined, and attack the enemy with a greater purpose on their mind. When Keenans officer asks him to make the charge, clear, and cool, and still; then, with a smile, he utter: I will. (Lathrup II). This shows Keenans awareness of the situation, he know that they will ride to their deaths, and he and his soldiers are...

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