James Fenimore Cooper's The Last Of The Mohicans

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The novel, The Last of the Mohicans,, written by James Fenimore Cooper tells of one battle of the French and Indian War. The story is told from the prospective of a general and his daughter, an army officer, a roving religious singer, a scout and his two Indian companions. Cooper spins tells a story of survival during a time of war. He paints a picture of the struggles both sides of the conflict much endure to have any kind of future. Also making decision that almost impossible to make.{{fragment}} Although Munro and Chingachgook are fathers, the way in which they foster their children could not be more dissimilar. The bonds of Munro and Chingachgook with their children are strong. The way in which they rear their children is dictated by the times in which they, the war surrounding them and the traditions of each family. The relationship between Chingachgook and his son Uncas differs tremendously between General Munro Cora and Alice. Chingachgook uses the "show and tell" method to teach Uncas the ways of their world. Wereas the children of General Munro are taught by others through family, friends, schooling and close contact of the individuals in their surroundings. General Munro shows his Cora and Alice affection by his actions and physical contact. Both are show openly, where it is as Chingachgook must wait for the right …show more content…

They both wish for a safe and happy future knowing full well that may be impossible. They both listen to their children's hopes, desire and worried about their impending position in the war. Where Munro can remove his children from harm by sending them home to England Chingachgook cannot, The war is being fought where they live. Chingachgook unsure of the future of their state "when Uncas follows in my footsteps, there will no longer be and Sagamoros for my boy is the Last of the