Uncas

Hawkeye

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

Magua

Magua and Uncas are mortal enemies, with Uncas ultimately killing Magua in their final confrontation.

Tamenund

Tamenund, the aged Delaware sage, recognizes Uncas as the last of the Mohican chiefs and his spiritual descendant.

Hawkeye

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

Hawkeye

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

Magua

Magua and Uncas are mortal enemies, with Uncas ultimately killing Magua in their final confrontation.

Tamenund

Tamenund, the aged Delaware sage, recognizes Uncas as the last of the Mohican chiefs and his spiritual descendant.

Chapter III

Joins his father and Hawkeye, reports on the Maquas' presence, and skillfully hunts a deer with his bow and knife.

IV

One of the scout's companions, reacts with surprise upon hearing the guide is a Huron.

V

Debates with Hawkeye and Chingachgook; prepares to shoot the foal with an arrow.

VI

Stands in the cavern with a proud and determined expression, admired by the travelers for his noble appearance.

VII

Saves Duncan from a Huron warrior and demonstrates quick instincts.

VIII

Demonstrates marksmanship and composure, exchanges a handshake of friendship with Heyward.

XII

Correctly identifies the horses' gait; fights fiercely in the battle and assists in freeing the sisters.

XIII

Listens intently to his father's narrative and helps lead the horses into the blockhouse.

XIV

Speaks earnestly in Delaware and helps scout the path ahead.

XVIII

Spots and retrieves a fragment of Cora's green riding-veil from a bush, indicating a possible trail.

XIX

Kills the Oneida attacker and presents the scalp, demonstrating his skill and composure.

XX

Paddles in the bow, points out the second war canoe, and shows no fear under fire.

XXI

Demonstrates keen tracking skills, finding the hidden trail and the moccasin print.

XXII

Listens attentively to David's narrative; will accompany Hawkeye to investigate the Delaware camp.

XXIII

Present as a captive; he is taunted by the Hurons and later stands firm and haughty during the trial of the cowardly Huron.

XXIV

Captive Mohican who remains stoic under threat; taunts Magua and is identified as 'Le Cerf Agile,' causing surprise among the Hurons.

XXV

Mentioned as captive and condemned to die at sunrise.

XXVI

Bound captive in the lodge; quickly recognizes Hawkeye's disguise and is freed.

XXVII

The prisoner whose escape is covered by David; his absence is discovered when the Hurons find David in his place.

XXVIII

Implied as a member of the Delaware tribe; the chapter centers on the Delaware response to Magua's news.

The Sacrifice and the Captivity

Uncas warns Magua that pursuit will come when the sun reaches a certain point, asserting the justice of the Delawares.

XXXI

Leads the war dance, sings his war song, strikes the post with his tomahawk, and assumes chief authority for the expedition.

XXXII

Leaps to Cora's defense, kills her murderer, and is fatally stabbed by Magua.

XXXIII

Lies in state, adorned in tribal ornaments, mourned by the Lenape.