The Pioneers

Main Ideas

• Depiction of the clash between civilization and nature, as well as the impact of humans on the environment.
• Exploration of the theme of new land settlement and the moral and ethical questions associated with it.
• Issues of interaction between indigenous peoples and settlers, as well as questions of justice and rights.
• Study of the social and cultural development of American society during the early westward expansion.
• The theme of individualism and personal freedom in the context of expanding boundaries and exploring new territories.