In Chapter 5, Lawrence argues that Fenimore Cooper (an American writer) was a “grump” who did not want to be American and favored the French. This is a research paper, so you are expected to have a thesis statement and a clear argument. Please use quotes

Using the link above, please access D.H. Lawrence’s Studies in Classic American Literature (1923) and read chapters 1-5. Using the course material, assess Lawrence’s discussions of American literature and identity. Does Lawrence accurately represent American identity? Mobilize evidence for your conclusions from the lectures, films, and readings from the quarter. Commenting only on the book will result in a 60% grade.

British author and poet who wrote overviews of American history and literature from the British perspective. 
He says that American ideals of liberty, freedom, and equality are unrealistic – “Liberty is all very well, but men cannot live without masters.” 
His tone is relatively sarcastic – when he refers to Benjamin Franklin as “the perfect man,” he is making fun of American history. 
In Chapter 2, Lawrence discusses a list of Ben Franklin’s values – what do you make of these in the context of what we’ve learned about American history?

In your final paper, it is important to consider Lawrence’s tone – is he being serious? Is he poking fun at American values? Why?
Chapter 3 criticizes Hector St John de Crevecoeur, who wrote a famous essay that praised the American West.
It has since become a classic “romantic” narrative about the West 
In Chapter 4, Lawrence criticizes the American treatment of Native Americans and claims that America is built upon “demons” of violence and genocide.
In Chapter 5, Lawrence argues that Fenimore Cooper (an American writer) was a “grump” who did not want to be American and favored the French.

This is a research paper, so you are expected to have a thesis statement and a clear argument. Please use quotes from your book, primary sources, or movies to support your argument. You are expected to do a close reading of the text and use quotes to support your argument! Please cite your work, and have a reference page. Your paper is expected to be approximately 5 pages double spaced. 
D.H. Lawrence’s book can be found here: http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/LAWRENCE/dhltoc.htm

 

The Paper will be 5 pages (not 4 and ¼), double-spaced, 12 font, with 1” margins. You will engage with Lawrence’s characterization of America via his interpretation of American Literature: how accurate or inaccurate is his assessment of American identity?

Sources:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u_IAH9bspU
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJSARO5xHqQ
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZpgjc9hf28
4. Book name: “Give Me Liberty! An American History Seagull Fifth Editio V1”
5. D.H. Lawrence’s book can be found here: http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/LAWRENCE/dhltoc.htm