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The Last of the Mohicans, Chapter 30 summary

Chapter 30 of 33 · 18 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 30, Uncas escapes torture when his tortoise tattoo establishes his ancestry, and he uses his restored authority to free Hawkeye and defend his companions. Yet he acknowledges Magua’s claim to Cora, so Magua rejects ransom and exchange offers, leaves with her, and receives a warning of pursuit.

What happens

  1. Uncas identifies himself as a Delaware, but Tamenund condemns his apparent betrayal and leaves him to warriors who prepare torture by fire.
  2. A warrior exposes Uncas’s tortoise tattoo, and the crowd recognizes the authority of his ancestry.
  3. Uncas explains his family’s attachment to their eastern homeland, frees Hawkeye, and defends him against accusations of killing Delawares.
  4. Tamenund releases the other captives but recognizes Magua’s claim to Cora, despite her refusal to become his wife.
  5. Magua refuses Duncan’s ransom and Hawkeye’s offer to surrender himself, while Cora asks that her sister receive protection.
  6. Hawkeye restrains Duncan from following alone, and Uncas warns Magua of pursuit before Magua departs with Cora.

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CoraHawkeyeUncasMaguaTheme: Ancestry and loss

What to notice

Tamenund treats Magua’s claim as binding even though Cora refuses him. His judgment makes the rescue offers depend on Magua’s consent.

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