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by James Fenimore Cooper

The Last of the Mohicans takes place in the midst of the French-Indian war. Specifically, it focuses on one battle in a war that lasted for many years. This was the last and most important conflict over French and British possessions in North America. Unlike the earlier wars, which began in Europe…

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Can you make a case of Genn's fall a major symbol?
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what did tamenund have to say about uncas?how did the prisoners and crowd react to his judgement?
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who was in charge of fort edward?
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What was it that Alice complained to Duncan about?
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who comes across the Indian scout and the hunter
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What artifacts are found or mentioned in The Last of the Mohicans novel?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Nov 10, 2012 5:04 PM
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What does Nathaniel use to get 40 yards more range when shooting?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Nov 10, 2012 12:13 AM
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When Duncan (British soldier) arrives at General Webb's headquarter's and inquires about the whereabouts of Colonel Munro's daughters, what clue reveals that they are in the old Dutch colony of New Netherland? Hint: Webb uses just one word.
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In the first scene between Cora (female lead) and Duncan (young British soldier) in which she declines his marriage proposal, what two views of matrimony (old and new) are being presented?
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what is the relationship between the british governmentand the colonists(characterized by the british army and the colonists
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Last updated by: Aslan on Oct 09, 2012 9:13 AM
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the relationship between the briyish government (characterized by the colonial militia in the film)is affected by the french and indian war
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Oct 08, 2012 10:09 PM
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What is the authors opinion of england?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 09, 2012 10:21 AM
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Why does Cooper use the episode of the indian attacks and the first captivity of the English party?
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How does cooper introduce the theme of of the decline of Native American culture? How does he continue to build on this as the novel continues?
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What aspects of Magua behavior foreshadow his emergence as the major antagonist of the narrative? What do we learn about him in the opening chapters?
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How does Cooper present Major Heyward and the Munro sister? Why does Cooper add David Gamnut to their party? How does he first appear? How can we tell they are out of place in the enviroment they must tranverse?
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The opening two chapters establish the historical and physical setting for the first half of the novel. What do we learn about both?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jul 26, 2012 4:58 PM
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Who is the last Mohican?
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2 countries at war?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jun 14, 2012 2:49 PM
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should american indians be fully integrated into society why or why not?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 27, 2012 11:42 PM
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HELP need 3 reasons i like the 1992 movie version of last of the mohicans over the book
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Last updated by: Aslan on Apr 27, 2012 11:17 PM
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What comparisons and contrasts can you offer regarding Hawkeye and Duncan?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Mar 06, 2012 2:59 PM
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can you make an assumption after the first 6 chapters of who will survive those with skills or those without, why or why not
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why does magua hate the grey hair?
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why are the french digging towards the fort
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