"The Last of the Mohicans" Quiz
classics | 388 pages | Published in 1986
Cooper's most enduringly popular novel combines heroism and romance with powerful criticism of the destruction of nature and tradition. Set against the French and Indian siege of Fort William Henry in 1757, The Last of the Mohicans recounts the story of two sisters, Cora and Alice Munro, daughters of the English commander, who are struggling to be reunited with their father. They are aided in their perilous journey by Hawk-eye, a frontier scout and his companions Chingachgook and Uncas, the only two survivors of the Mohican tribe. But their lives are endangered by the Mangua, the savage Indian traitor who captures the sisters, wanting Cora to be his squaw. In setting Indian against Indian and the brutal society of the white man against the civilization of the Mohican, Cooper, more than any author before or since, shaped the American sense of itself as a nation. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| ISBN_13: | 9780140390247 |
| ISBN_10: | 0140390243 |
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- How does the setting of the American wilderness impact the events and characters in "The Last of the Mohicans"?
- What role does the theme of race and ethnicity play in the interactions between characters in the novel?
- Discuss the character development of Hawkeye throughout the novel. How does he evolve as a character?
- Compare and contrast the characters of Magua and Chingachgook. How do their motivations and actions differ?
- Analyze the role of women in the novel, focusing on the characters of Cora and Alice Munro.
- Examine the theme of war and violence in the novel. How does the conflict between the French, British, and Native American groups shape the narrative?
- Discuss the significance of the title "The Last of the Mohicans" in relation to the characters and events in the story.
