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Alice Munro

The younger Munro sister, fair and affectionate, whose tenderness with her father and terror in captivity make her the fragile heart of the novel's perilous journey.

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Also known as Alice, Alice Graham

First appearance: The Last of the Mohicans

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Younger sister of Cora; more vulnerable and fearful during the journey.

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Alice perches on her father's knee and smooths his gray hair, a picture of daughterly devotion that Heyward watches with delight. Her beauty and gentleness draw both protection and menace, and her fear in the hands of the Hurons exposes how thin the frontier's civilities really are. Her safety becomes the emotional stake that drives the escapes and rescues of the early and middle chapters.

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Cora Munro
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Alice and Cora are half-sisters who share a deep, loving bond, with Cora often protective… How this plays out →
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Alice and Cora are half-sisters who share a deep, loving bond, with Cora often protective… How this plays out →
Cora Munro
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Alice and Cora are half-sisters who share a deep, loving bond, with Cora often protective… How this plays out →

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Younger sister of Cora; more vulnerable and fearful during the journey.
I
The younger sister, who exclaims as the Indian runner passes.
II
Alice expresses fear and distrust of Magua, but is persuaded to follow the secret path. She later welcomes David Gamut's company, finding him amusing.
IV
One of the sisters traveling with Heyward, appears anxious but reassured by Heyward's words.
V
Clings to Cora in fear as they board the canoe.
VI
Whispers to Heyward that she could sleep peacefully with Uncas as sentinel, and later sings the hymn.
VII
Silent and protected, she sleeps in Cora's arms.
IX
Initially tearful, she calms down and shows courage; her expression changes to horror when Magua appears.
Chapter X
Captive; a Huron grabs her hair and threatens to scalp her, but the leader intervenes; later helped into the saddle by Heyward.
XI
Shows fear and dependency, pleading with Cora and expressing willingness to die for her loved ones.
XII
Released by Uncas and Heyward; expresses joy and gratitude for their deliverance.
XIII
Cowers with her sister in the corner of the blockhouse during the threat of attack.
XIV
Present with the party, though not directly active in this chapter.
Chapter XV
Expresses gratitude to Heyward; her golden hair and tearful emotion reveal her affection.
Chapter XVI
Mentioned as the object of Heyward's affection and the image of her mother.
XVII
Alice is captured alongside Cora, having wept bitterly; she is placed on a horse with her sister.
XXV
Found terrified in the cavern; prepared to escape with Heyward and Hawkeye.
Chapter XXIX
Raised from the arms of a warrior by Magua, nearly insensible and precious to Heyward.
The Sacrifice and the Captivity
Alice is unconscious and supported by Heyward; Cora speaks of her beauty and purity before departing.

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