The red badge of courage
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young Union soldier grapples with fear and courage during a Civil War battle.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the novel.
Graphic descriptions of battle and its aftermath are frequent.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed in the book.
The intense fear of battle can be unsettling for some readers.
The story contains no occult or supernatural elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative focuses on human experience, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHenry Fleming's struggle with fear and his eventual bravery are central.
Faith is not a theme or element in this historical account.
Comradeship exists, but self-giving love is not a primary focus.
Themes of repentance or mercy are absent from the narrative.
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