American West Cowboy Myths

For many years, various films and novels have portrayed the life and experiences of a cowboy in the West. A myth is a traditional story or an idea that is believed by countless of people, but do not have the facts to prove it to be true. In the American West, the cowboy is a mythic character in which the people admire them because of their masculinity, independence, bravery, and courage. Everyone envisions the cowboy being a white American male who rides his horse into the sunset since it sounds appealing to us. Evidently, the media represents cowboys to be idolized by both men and women. Novels and films illustrate how cowboys are skilled gunman, can move cattle all on their own, are romantic, and how some occurred to be bandits. There are numerous of books that provide suitable examples about the cowboy myth. …show more content…
Their personality, their leadership, handsomeness, and admiration from men, make them as cowboys. The three men have similar stories that illustrate why they are seen to be heroes and their romantic relations with a heroine. They all have the abilities and appearance, which fit them right into the mythic cowboy portrayal. They handle dangerous and stressful situations in a manner of keeping themselves composed and protect themselves and others when needed. Nathaniel Poe, better known as Hawkeye, is considered to be the most significant character in Last of the Mohicans. Though Chingachgook, a Native American, adopts Hawkeye, he has taught him how to familiarize himself with the land. For example, he knew that Magua was leading Cora, Alice, and Duncan in the wrong direction and consequently he leads them into a waterfall cave, then down a river to get them to their destination safely. Eventually, Hawkeye falls for Cora because she is beautiful, knows how to react in certain situations, and importantly she is