At the end of Chapter 2 of The Red Badge of Courage, Crane develops a scene in which Henry and Wilson discuss the fight anticipated the next day.

What is the effect of this conversation?

A). It establishes the reason for the conflict between the two men.

B). It emphasizes how unprepared the two men are for battle.


C). It reveals Henry’s feelings of superiority over Wilson.


D). It foreshadows that Henry will later run away from battle.