In Owen Wister's novel, The Virginian (1902), the American cowboy was
A. criticized for being too quick to use violence.
B. castigated for his poor relations with Indians, Mexicans, and Chinese.
C. seen as fast disappearing, as urbanization spread west.
D. portrayed as a simple and virtuous frontiersman.
E. lamented as having lost his innocence and decency.
Answer: D
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