April Morning by Howard Fast takes place in Lexington Massachusetts on April 19th 1775 The novel opens with a glimpse into the daily life of the Cooper family The members of the Cooper family are Moses Sarah Dam Levi and Granny Adams father Moses is always harsh on Adam and does not believe Adam is a man or has reached adulthood Adam Cooper in the opening chapters has the desire to obtain adulthood when it is obtained Adam wants to cling to his childhood Although going back in time would be hel
Usually in life the process of maturity is gained over time and with knowledge of life as the person experiences it In the novel April Morning by Howard Fast the character Adam Cooper goes through the change from being a child to an adult within one day With no prior knowledge to situations and how a person will handle those situations at such a young age children and teens are less understanding from those who are older and wiser From this novel it is evident that some people in life may adapt