Hawkeye

Uncas

Hawkeye and Uncas are close companions and fellow hunters, with Hawkeye acting as a mentor to the young Mohican.

David Gamut

David Gamut and Hawkeye become traveling companions, with Hawkeye tolerating David's eccentricities while protecting him.

Uncas

Hawkeye and Uncas are close companions and fellow hunters, with Hawkeye acting as a mentor to the young Mohican.

Uncas

Hawkeye and Uncas are close companions and fellow hunters, with Hawkeye acting as a mentor to the young Mohican.

David Gamut

David Gamut and Hawkeye become traveling companions, with Hawkeye tolerating David's eccentricities while protecting him.

The Last of the Mohicans

Scout and woodsman who exposes Magua's treachery and offers to guide the party to safety.

Chapter III

Engages in a philosophical debate with Chingachgook about the history of their peoples, demonstrates his marksmanship, and prepares to meet the approaching white men.

IV

The scout who confronts the party, expresses distrust of Hurons, and agrees to guide them after learning Heyward's identity.

V

Leads the group, insists on secrecy, orders the killing of the foal, and navigates the canoe through the river.

VI

Guides the party in the cavern, explains the geography of the falls, and engages David Gamut in conversation about his calling.

VII

Commands the defense, tends to David, and interprets the events with his frontier wisdom.

VIII

Leads the defense, displays stoic resolve and tactical skill, refuses to waste powder on the dying Huron.

Chapter X

Mentioned as having escaped by swimming down the river; referred to as 'The Long Rifle' by Magua.

XII

Explains the tracking method and leads the rescue; fights in the battle and spares Magua after his escape.

XIII

Leads the party to the blockhouse, recalls his youth and the skirmish there, and remains calm under threat of Huron pursuit.

XIV

Recounts a past battle, expresses superstitious fear at the pond, and guides the party through the fog and enemy lines.

Chapter XV

Captured by Montcalm but released; his fidelity is trusted by Munro, though his usual good fortune has failed.

XVIII

Expresses deep resentment and vows revenge against the French and Hurons for the massacre; leads the group back to the ruins to plan their next move.

XIX

Discusses tribal politics and the confusion of alliances; remains calm and confident in their security.

XX

Leads the escape, uses Killdeer to wound a Huron, and comments on Indian cunning and the chase.

XXI

Leads the pursuit, interprets the trail, and senses proximity to the Huron camp.

XXII

Interrogates David about the tribe's knives and totems, identifies the tortoise as a Delaware symbol, and agrees to Duncan's plan after initial reluctance.

XXV

Disguised as a bear, he infiltrates the Huron camp and subdues Magua.

XXVI

Disguises himself as a bear to infiltrate the Huron camp and rescue Uncas.

XXVII

Foresees the accidental discovery of David's disguise; his plan enables the fugitives' retreat.

XXVIII

Referred to as La Longue Carabine; his capture is disclosed by Magua, causing consternation among the Delawares.

Chapter XXIX

Demonstrates his marksmanship by shattering the earthen vessel, and threatens Magua while restrained by his 'gifts'.

The Sacrifice and the Captivity

Hawkeye offers himself in exchange for Cora's freedom, but his offer is rejected; he then restrains Heyward from pursuing Magua.

XXXI

Remains calm during the war preparations, devises the rescue plan, and sends a boy to retrieve his rifle.

XXXII

Leads the Delawares in battle, strategizes with Heyward, and ultimately shoots Magua.

XXXIII

Comforts Chingachgook, affirming their friendship and shared path despite different gifts.

Endnotes

Mentioned in the note about Glenn's Falls and his taste for natural beauty.