Magua
Magua | |
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The Last of the Mohicans character | |
First appearance | The Last of the Mohicans |
Created by | James Fenimore Cooper |
In-universe information | |
Gender | Male |
Nationality | Wyandot
Born ? ? 1710 died September 2, 1757 |
Magua is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. This historical novel is set at the time of the French and Indian War. A Huron Indian chief, he is also known by the French alias "Le Renard Subtil" ("The Wily Fox").[1]
Magua is the enemy of
Magua reveals how his life was shattered by being abducted himself by the
In the novel, his attempts to force Munro's daughter Cora to become his wife and his hatred of the English lead to his downfall and death. He captures both daughters, but is pursued by their father, David Gamut, Hawkeye, Chingachgook, and Uncas. Magua kills Uncas during his attempt to free Cora, and one of Magua's companions stabs Cora, causing her death. Hawkeye soon shoots Magua, who falls from a cliff shouting his defiance to the end.
In the most recent
Portrayals
- The Last of the Mohicans (1920 American film) - Wallace Beery
- The Last of the Mohicans (1932 serial) - Bob Kortman
- The Last of the Mohicans (1936 film) - Bruce Cabot
- Last of the Redskins (1947 film) - Buster Crabbe
- The Last of the Mohicans (1971 BBC TV serial) - Philip Madoc
- The Last of the Mohicans (1992 film) - Wes Studi[2]
References
- ^ "Last of the Mohicans". Archived from the original on 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2011-02-17.
- ^ "Wes 'Geronimo') Studi Wary Of Political Correctness". Chicago Tribune. 1993-12-16. Retrieved 2010-12-12.