# Magua — The Last of the Mohicans character guide > Magua in The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Le Renard Subtil, Le Renard, Le Subtil, Renard **First appearance:** 0001-the-last-of-the-mohicans ## Snapshot A Huron warrior whose calm, broken English and patient treachery conceal a grievance against Colonel Munro that he intends to settle in blood. ## Who they are Magua moves between two worlds as guide, interpreter, and enemy, and his quiet composure makes him more frightening than any open threat. His wound, his exile, and his memory of wrongs done him give his vengeance a logic that Heyward cannot answer. He is the engine of the novel's central pursuit, turning a wilderness journey into a contest of wits and grudges. ## Relationships ### [Cora Munro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/characters/cora_munro) _psychological_ Magua is obsessively vengeful toward Cora, seeking to possess and humiliate her as part of his revenge against her father. ### [Uncas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/characters/uncas) _rivalry_ Magua and Uncas are mortal enemies, with Uncas ultimately killing Magua in their final confrontation. ### [Cora Munro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/characters/cora_munro) _psychological_ Magua is obsessively vengeful toward Cora, seeking to possess and humiliate her as part of his revenge against her father. ### [Uncas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/characters/uncas) _rivalry_ Magua and Uncas are mortal enemies, with Uncas ultimately killing Magua in their final confrontation. ### [Cora Munro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/characters/cora_munro) _psychological_ Magua is obsessively vengeful toward Cora, seeking to possess and humiliate her as part of his revenge against her father. ## In the story ### [The Last of the Mohicans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/the-last-of-the-mohicans) Huron guide who secretly leads the party into an ambush, revealing his vengeful intentions. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/i) The Indian runner who brings news of Montcalm and leads the way. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/ii) Magua serves as the guide, leading the party through a secret path. He is described as silent and sullen, with a history involving Colonel Munro. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/iv) The Huron guide, referred to as Le Renard Subtil, is distrustful and prepares to leave after being suspected by the scout. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/ix) Discovers the group in the cavern; his appearance causes Heyward to fire; he then leads the Hurons in capturing them. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/x) Leads the interrogation of Heyward, learns of the escape, and later accepts Heyward's bribe proposals while remaining guarded; commands the party after the band divides. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xi) Reveals his motive for revenge against Munro and demands Cora as his wife; orchestrates the torture of the captives. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xiii) Mentioned as the baffled guide from earlier; his trail is followed by the Hurons. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xvii) Magua abducts Cora and Alice, leading them into the forest after the massacre. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xx) Not directly present but referenced as the leader of the Hurons being pursued. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxii) Separates the prisoners, sending Cora to a different tribe and keeping David with the Hurons. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxiii) Mentioned indirectly as the Huron chief who is absent; the Hurons are described as his band. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxiv) Delivers a vengeful oration to the Hurons, demanding Uncas's death; deflects a tomahawk thrown at Uncas to ensure a more public execution. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxv) Captured and bound by Hawkeye and Heyward; gagged to prevent alarm. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxvii) Orchestrates political maneuvering among the Hurons, regaining favor and assuming despotic leadership; later broods alone in his lodge. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxviii) Arrives at the Delaware encampment, manipulates the chiefs with gifts and political insinuations, and reveals the capture of Hawkeye. ### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxix) Manipulates the Delawares, demands Cora, and prepares to execute his purpose after Tamenund's judgment. ### [The Sacrifice and the Captivity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxx) Magua asserts his power, rejects Hawkeye's offer, and takes Cora captive, taunting the Delawares as he departs. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxxi) Reported to be among the Hurons, having left Cora in a cave and leading his warriors like a raging wolf. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/chapters/xxxii) Kills Uncas, taunts the scout, and is shot by Hawkeye while attempting to escape. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/characters/magua - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_last_of_the_mohicans_se/characters