Adam Cooper

Adam Cooper is the main character of the novel “April Morning” by Howard Fast. At 15 years old, Adam Cooper is a resident of Lexington, Massachusetts, is the son of Moses and Sarah Cooper, is the grandson of Granny, and is the older brother of Levi Cooper. He is also the love interest of Ruth Simmons.

Adam is constantly at odds with his father, believing his father hates him, for Moses has never uttered a kind word to Adam. Adam is constantly seeking to be a man, but the opportunity to demonstrate his manhood has never presented itself until British troops move out from Boston to seize control of weapons and munitions in Concord. To do so, they must travel through Lexington. Adam decides to join the Lexington militia with his father, and the two make peace with each other as the British arrive in town. The British...