The Red Badge of Courage · Character
Whiterside
A soldier who reports the enemy's approach to the regiment.
minor
First appearance: ii
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Command and Communication
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
The general interacts with Whiterside as a fellow officer, likely discussing tactical… How this plays out →
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See Whiterside in ii