... of trade; without fortune, family connections, or patronage; self-promoted, self-sustained, and almost self-taught, he has conquered every obstacle, achieved his way to eminence, and . . . embellished his native town" (23). Irving is not interested in the good actions or moral of Roscoe as much as he is interested in his intelligence and character. Even though Roscoe was unfortunate in ... justice in daily life. Again, in "Traits of Indian Character," Irving emphasizes how imperative it is to treat all human beings as equal. At the end of the sketch, Irving quotes, " '. . . a little lon...

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