The plot of Stephen Crane’s “A Mystery of Heroism” can be interpreted in several different ways. Fred Collins’ character can be either be static or dynamic, and along with that, approvable or regrettable. Initially Fred, of Company A, had a personal dilemma he wanted to resolve, he “wisht [he] had a drink” (line 10). Though by the end of the story Collins is still thirsty which suggests that his character remains static and regrets not being able to satisfy his ‘needs’. But Fred may also be seen as a more mature, or heroic, man by the end. The definition of heroism is left a mystery for us readers, so we are left unsure of who is the hero. Fred Collins speaks with two different dialects throughout the story. One being towards his comrades
