The Red Badge of Courage Ch. 2

As the regimen became ready for battle, the older men became to speak of untold rumors. They claimed to see eyes across the river and horsemen run past. After the men began to quiet down the youth had time to think. Henry started to wonder why he wanted to go to the place hes at. He had thoughts about his life back on the farm and his daily routine there. One of the older men came to Henry while he was thinking. They had a talk about braveness, and how to know if they will run or not. Henry learned that no one is the bravest man in the world just being brave is enough. Henry then went into his tent and fell asleep.

• I think that through Henry's talk with the older soldier we learn what our soldiers go through. They have to think about how their life could be gone with a single shot. I think that the whole chapter is based on braveness and courage.
• Why does the older soldier come talk to Henry?