diverse literary forms as the sea novel, the novel of manners, political satire and allegory, and the dynastic novel in which over several generations American social practices and principles are subjected to rigorous dramatic analysis” (Gray 49). Cooper felt committed to distinguishing American Language from British English In his works; he used native dialects of America to develop an American literary language as a sign of cultural independence. As the Second War of American Independence ended
as to their ideas of enjoyment. For myself, and I say it with reverence to the ordering of Providence, it would be no great indulgence to be kept shut up in those mansions of which they preach having a natural longing for emotion and the chase ” (Cooper,218) I believe he also is very confident in himself, he makes friends and jokes around. I think that he may view himself as a hero, even though he doesn’t talk about it often, he tries to save the day, and often tells stories about his past deeds