The Deerslayer
Describe symbolism in The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper
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Deerslayer's journey from boy to man is symbolized in his naming by the Mingo Indian. Upon his death at Deerslayer's hands, the Mingo names him "Hawkeye".
The Deerslayer