Homework
For this homework, write a total of 4 full length pages that address each of the works assigned, as well as each of the questions below:
o Discuss how you feel the literature of this period has changed from the literature of the previous 2 eras.
o Discuss the character of Deer Slayer. Is he heroic? Is he realistic?
o Why do you think Cooper decided to tell stories that portray his protagonist as a white man who was raised by American Indians? Do you think this plot structure could have altered the public's view of American Indians?
o Given the time period in which this text came out, there are racist elements; please discuss two scenes where racism is apparent.
o Discuss the naming of the protagonist by the dying American Indian; what is your interpretation of this scene?
o Discuss how Irving's "Rip Van Winkle" focuses upon the Revolutionary War.
o What is the symbolism behind Winkle falling asleep for so many years and missing the war?
o Do any characters represent Britian?
o What is your interpretation of Winkle's wife?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.