Whereas previous writers has taken a large, epic view, Crane focuses on the individual psychology of a single soldier, Private Henry Fleming, during his first experiences of battle.

• 先前的作家一般从宏大、史诗般的角度描写战争，而克莱恩则侧重描写了一个叫亨利·弗莱明的士兵第一次参加战斗时的心理活动。