An Episode of War
Introduction + Context
Plot Summary
Detailed Summary & Analysis
Themes
All Themes Rank vs. Human Judgment Inexperience and Shame War, Clarity, and Beauty Nature and Human Insignificance
Quotes
Characters
All Characters The Lieutenant The Surgeon The Officer The Orderly-Sergeant The Lieutenant’s Family
Terms
All Terms Battery Breastwork Bearer of the corps standard Charger
Symbols
All Symbols The Forest The Schoolhouse
Literary Devices
All Literary Devices Genre Hyperbole Imagery Irony Mood Setting Similes Situational Irony Style Tone Verbal Irony
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An Episode of War

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Stephen Crane
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