Who Cora Munro is
Cora Munro enters the story on a journey through a country divided by war between Britain and France. She is dark haired, quick to think, and steady beside her more easily frightened sister.
Her mother, Colonel Munro's first wife, comes from a family with mixed ancestry from the West Indies. The novel treats this ancestry as a secret that shadows Cora's place in the world.
What Cora Munro wants
Cora wants to keep Alice safe and meet danger without losing her dignity. When the sisters face capture and uncertainty, her care for Alice remains a steady guide to her actions.
Cora Munro and the others in the story
Alice's gentleness and fear bring Cora's courage and clear thinking into sharper view. Their father loves both daughters, and their journey begins with the hope of reaching him safely.
As the travellers move toward the fort, Cora also grows closer to Uncas, the young Mohican who helps protect them. Their bond develops beyond courtesy while the party follows hidden paths through the forest.
Questions
Who is Cora Munro?
Cora Munro is the elder of Colonel Munro's two daughters, travelling with Alice under Duncan Heyward's escort.
What does Cora Munro want?
She wants to protect her younger sister and face danger with dignity.
How is Cora Munro connected to Uncas?
Cora and Uncas develop a bond deeper than courtesy as he helps the travellers reach safety.