The Last of the Mohicans, Chapter 22 summary
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In Chapter 22, David Gamut tells the rescuers that Alice and Cora are safe but held separately, giving them information for a divided rescue attempt. Duncan insists on approaching the Hurons with David, receives a painted disguise from Chingachgook, and reaches the village clearing while Hawkeye takes the others into the forest.
What happens
- David confirms that both sisters are physically safe and explains that Magua separates them between neighboring communities.
- Hawkeye returns David’s pitch pipe, and the rescuers question him about the captives and their guards.
- David’s description of a tortoise marking suggests that Cora’s captors include Delawares connected by ancestry to Chingachgook.
- Duncan rejects Hawkeye’s objections and insists on joining David to seek Alice among the Hurons.
- Chingachgook paints Duncan as a friendly buffoon, while Hawkeye arranges signals and divides the rescuers’ tasks.
- Duncan and David approach the Huron lodges, where seemingly ghostly figures prove to be playing children.
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What to notice
Duncan makes his love for Alice the reason for accepting disguise and danger. His determination redirects the rescue plan despite Hawkeye’s objections.
Quick check
Why does Chingachgook avoid warlike designs when painting Duncan?
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