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Question:How did the works of writers and artists such as Wirt, Cole, Cooper, Irving, and Sedgwick reflect the national identity and character that evolved during the Era of Good Feelings?

I think they inspired artists and stuff.

Am I right or wrong?What else do I need to add?Im in eighth grade so put it in words I can understand.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: How did the works of writers and artists such as Wirt, Cole, Cooper, Irving, and Sedgwick reflect the national identity and character that evolved during the Era of Good Feelings?

I think they inspired artists and stuff.

Am I right or wrong?What else do I need to add?Im in eighth grade so put it in words I can understand.

I am only familiar with writers Cooper and Irving, but what they did was create a distinctly American form of literature using American locations and creating unique American characters (for example, Cooper’s Natty Bumppo, and Irving’s Ichabod Crane). Such literature helped American’s realize a national identity quite separate from their colonial past.

Appreciate your answer, but glad i'm not in 8th grade, sorry bud