Questions and Answers
Who is Hawkeye in the story?
What is the relationship between Uncas and Natty Bumppo?
Uncas is Natty Bumppo's Mohican brother.
Who is Chingachgook?
He is Uncas's father and Hawkeye's adopted father.
What is Colonel Munro's title and role?
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Who is Cora Munro?
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What role does Alice Munro play?
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Who is Duncan Heyward?
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What is Magua's background?
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Study Notes
Main Characters
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Hawkeye
- Also known as Nathaniel or Natty Bumppo
- Protagonist and romantic hero of the story
- Represents a bridge between Native American culture and European settlers
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Uncas
- Mohican brother of Hawkeye
- Represents the noble and brave characteristics of Native American warriors
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Chingachgook
- Father of Uncas
- Adopted father of Hawkeye
- Symbolizes the wisdom and tradition of the Mohican tribe
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Colonel Munro
- Military leader of Fort William Henry
- Known as "the Gray Hair" by his enemies
- Represents British leadership and military strategy during the period
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Cora Munro
- Romantic heroine of the narrative
- Love interest of Hawkeye
- Embodies strength and independence, defying typical gender roles of the time
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Alice Munro
- Sister of Cora
- Represents the conventional ideal of femininity from the historical period
- Often viewed as a more delicate character compared to Cora
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Duncan Heyward
- British officer tasked with escorting Cora and Alice to their father at Fort William Henry
- In love with Cora and proposes marriage early in the story
- Symbolizes the complexities of British and Indigenous relationships
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Magua
- Huron Native American antagonist
- Initially disguises as a Mohican to deceive the British
- Holds a personal vendetta against Colonel Munro, reflecting the tensions between Native Americans and colonial forces
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