Courage in the face of danger tests the mettle of men. Courage not only counters the fear that fills one’s heart, but it also steadies the will. Yet courage does not come easily.
In his short story “The Veteran,” Stephen Crane presents the solution to a lack of courage. Through the story of a veteran, Crane shows that although courage is not easily obtained, we must practice and cultivate it so that when the time is right, we can use its strength.
