Cora Munro

Alice Munro

Alice and Cora are half-sisters who share a deep, loving bond, with Cora often protective of the more fragile Alice.

Magua

Magua is obsessively vengeful toward Cora, seeking to possess and humiliate her as part of his revenge against her father.

Magua

Magua is obsessively vengeful toward Cora, seeking to possess and humiliate her as part of his revenge against her father.

Alice Munro

Alice and Cora are half-sisters who share a deep, loving bond, with Cora often protective of the more fragile Alice.

Alice Munro

Alice and Cora are half-sisters who share a deep, loving bond, with Cora often protective of the more fragile Alice.

Magua

Magua is obsessively vengeful toward Cora, seeking to possess and humiliate her as part of his revenge against her father.

The Last of the Mohicans

Traveling with her sister Alice; displays courage and composure in the face of danger.

I

One of the sisters being escorted; described with dark hair and rich complexion.

II

Cora remains composed and thoughtful, questioning Alice's distrust of the guide. She rides silently behind the group, observing the journey.

IV

The other sister, also part of the party, remains composed during the encounter.

V

Enters the canoe with Alice, showing fear and anxiety.

VI

Defends Uncas by asking who remembers the shade of his skin when looking at such a creature of nature.

VII

Shows concern for Duncan and David, and later sleeps peacefully with Alice.

VIII

Urges the men to flee and save themselves, demonstrating selflessness and courage.

IX

Remains composed and questions the safety of David's singing; shows fortitude.

Chapter X

Captive with her sister; threatened by Hurons but protected by the leader; receives whispered reassurances from Heyward.

XI

Confronts Magua with dignity, refuses his proposal, and struggles with the moral dilemma of sacrificing herself for her sister and Duncan.

XII

Freed from the tree after being grazed by a tomahawk; comforts Alice after their rescue.

XIII

One of the sisters who dismounts and rests, though she is alarmed by the proximity of the grave.

XIV

Displays self-possession when speaking to the French sentinel and volunteers to follow the scout into danger.

Chapter XV

Shows anguish and a somber view of life; exchanges a handshake with Heyward as he departs.

Chapter XVI

Referenced as the daughter of mixed race, whose heritage is a source of prejudice and family history.

XVII

Cora is captured by Magua, but maintains her composure and protects her sister Alice.

XVIII

Not physically present; her green riding-veil is found by Uncas, suggesting she may still be alive and taken captive.

Chapter XXIX

Kneels before Tamenund, pleading for mercy and reminding him of a past favor to his kin.

The Sacrifice and the Captivity

Cora bravely accepts her captivity, thanks Hawkeye for his offer, and entrusts Alice to Heyward's care.

XXXI

Is held captive by Magua in a cave; her rescue is the primary objective of the plan.

XXXII

Killed by a Huron warrior during the confrontation with Magua.

XXXIII

Her body is laid on a litter of plants, covered with robes, mourned by her father and others.