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I feel like it's obvious that David Crockett killed that many bears in an attempt to prove his masculinity and also simply for sport. I think he simply enjoyed hunting, as many people do today. Tennessee is a pretty southern area where today we see lots of hunting as a sport. It was quoted a few times where he says someone asked him to go hunting again and he just couldnt refuse. Obviously it was not necessary for him to kill 105 bears in one year simply to survive, he did it for pleasure. - Courtney Newcomb | I feel like it's obvious that David Crockett killed that many bears in an attempt to prove his masculinity and also simply for sport. I think he simply enjoyed hunting, as many people do today. Tennessee is a pretty southern area where today we see lots of hunting as a sport. It was quoted a few times where he says someone asked him to go hunting again and he just couldnt refuse. Obviously it was not necessary for him to kill 105 bears in one year simply to survive, he did it for pleasure. - Courtney Newcomb | ||
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| + | Besides the fact that his stories were probably heavily exaggerated, I find it odd Crockett bragged about his hunting skills to not only gain recognition from his neighbors, but also politically. I guess it could be because showing such "masculine" and callous behavior in his recreational activities might carry into his politics and make others view him as a cutt-throat businessman. But while portraying this tough, ruthless behavior, his story also manages to find a way to make him look compassionate for other people and helps them to get food. Personally, I can never respect someone who hunts purely for game, but you can see how this could play well in giving Crockett a following if he is in a society/time that idolizes hunters. --Christen Booher | ||
