The Nobel Savage in the Last of the Mohicans

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The Nobel Savage in the Novel The Last of the Mohicans

The novel The Last of the Mohicans is said to be the worst of James Fenimore Coopers novels but it establishes the concept of the Nobel savage by expressing the emotions, concerns, physical descriptions of the main characters while comparing them to the barbarous Huron leader. The Mohicans (Hawk-eye, Uncas, Chingachgook) were on a journey towards Kentucky to live a freer life and escape the violent and indolent wars of the white man. During that time they crossed paths with a group of Huron's who were battling a small army of British soldiers that were escorting to fort Henry, two beautiful women by the name of Alice and Cora. All died in that gruesome battle except for Alice, Cora, Major Heward and David (a Christian singer from Connecticut Levy). The Hurons who fought for the French were led by the most evil and barbarous leader by the name of Magua who's goal was to seek revenge upon William Henry for the British killing his family and making his reputation to be lower than the flies. Magua was about to kill the two women when the Mohicans jumped in a saved them. Magua escaped. The Mohicans took upon the duty of escorting Alice and Cora safety to there father only

(pg. 178) Uncas, who gave up his life to attack Magua is described as being graceful, unrestrained while his figure possessed pure in native red, but the most striking feature is "...there was no concealment to his dark, glancing, fearless eye, alike terrible and calm..." (pg. 41) Hawk-eye one of the most heroic characters as seen by his leadership of the group. "...being in any manner deformed..." (pg. 6) "His head was large, his shoulders narrow, his arms long and dangling, while his hands were small, if not delicate." (pg. 6) Although he is not built he posses the full knowledge of a woodsman and the courage of a warrior as seen by his calmness towards the killing of another man who threatens him. All of the Mohican characters are described as being works of art that directly reflect their actions and views of themselves and others. The novel Last of the Mohicans can be regarded as a work of art for the role of the Natives, story line and vivid imagery. During its time, the novel could have been addressed as being a failure due to Coopers wit and courage to present a story of such magnitude because at that time the concept of a Native being the hero was ridiculous and absolutely absurd. Natives were regarded as servants or animals. James Fenimore Cooper presented a new attitude to a old way of thinking and for that he deserves honour and gratitude.

out of good will. During the escort to Fort Henry they stopped at a cave to rest the delicate feet of the two women. During the night they were attacked by Magua and his tribe of savages who were shooting at them from across the river. The Mohicans and the travelers were trapped, out gunned and out of pow

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Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)

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