In a story or novel, the author puts characters in situations that make a point. What point did Cooper want to make in the scene of settlers shooting pigeons?

Not sure this is a hard one huh

Italy had political stability, wealth, and trade.

Just think, why was it effective? -it appeled to critics because it was written well, that made it noticeable to the public including the white population-it was also recognizable to the african americans because it was about their heritage.-it was powerful just keep finding more points and elaborate on them. message me if you need more