“The Last of the Mohicans” title symbolizes the death of Indian culture. The title gives the reader anticipation of what is going to happen with either tragedy or success for the Indians. The lives of the Indians and their cultural ways have changed and indicate an end to a life they once knew.
In chaptor 29 when Magua comes to claim Cora he talks about how the tribe had been chased off their lands and that the old man, Tamenund, has seen these changes on the land. He also talks about it in other chaptors when he went to the tribal meetings to get support to go after Uncas when he escapes.
The Mohicans were respected and feared as fierce, aggressive tribes. The wars were mercilessly waged at high costs with loosing their land to make agreements or sacrifices. A new culture means change and it hard to change when you have been taught different ways of living. I don't believe there is a death of Indian culture because of the fact we still have Indian culture today and everyone has culture finding them. Is it seen in practice like it was way back when .... we do not see this , but as in today's culture we are more accepting to different cultures and their practices around us. Of course there is a change because we all change when the world changes.
The title symbolises that these two are the last of the tribe of the Mohicans. it also symbolises the end of one era in Colonial America and the ushering in of a new. In the same way Cooper was doing the same with his book, symbolising the changing from the colonial to the new American culture.
this title is for the group that is dying. Uncas and Chingacook are the two remaining members of the mohican tribe. this is the changing of land ownership and the changing of dominant culture. The Mohicans are dissappering and when the book ends only one remains.
I also think that is is strongly implied that UNCAS is the last of the Mohicans and then it turns out to be the father. This is sad on a whole other level.
The title is significant in preparing the reader to understand that the death of an entire culture and tribe was going to take place. The reader is looking for clues as to who this Mohican might be or what will happen if the tribe dies out. The title is also significant because it paints the picture that it wasn't just a colonial invasion with America, it was an entire group of people pushed out of their own homes. The death of the Mohican signifies the death of the entire Indian culture.
the title is important becuase blah blah blah--kendra
ReplyDelete“The Last of the Mohicans” title symbolizes the death of Indian culture. The title gives the reader anticipation of what is going to happen with either tragedy or success for the Indians. The lives of the Indians and their cultural ways have changed and indicate an end to a life they once knew.
ReplyDeleteI agree with that. So much has changed for the Indians. As you read the book you see that change for each tribe.
DeleteLet's elaborate on these changes. Cite specific changes or perhaps specific passages in the book.
DeleteIn chaptor 29 when Magua comes to claim Cora he talks about how the tribe had been chased off their lands and that the old man, Tamenund, has seen these changes on the land. He also talks about it in other chaptors when he went to the tribal meetings to get support to go after Uncas when he escapes.
DeleteHow do you think we are to feel about this death of the Indian culture? All indian culture or just some? What qualities does this culture represent??
ReplyDeleteThe Mohicans were respected and feared as fierce, aggressive tribes. The wars were mercilessly waged at high costs with loosing their land to make agreements or sacrifices. A new culture means change and it hard to change when you have been taught different ways of living. I don't believe there is a death of Indian culture because of the fact we still have Indian culture today and everyone has culture finding them. Is it seen in practice like it was way back when .... we do not see this , but as in today's culture we are more accepting to different cultures and their practices around us. Of course there is a change because we all change when the world changes.
DeleteThe title symbolises that these two are the last of the tribe of the Mohicans. it also symbolises the end of one era in Colonial America and the ushering in of a new. In the same way Cooper was doing the same with his book, symbolising the changing from the colonial to the new American culture.
ReplyDeletethis title is for the group that is dying. Uncas and Chingacook are the two remaining members of the mohican tribe. this is the changing of land ownership and the changing of dominant culture. The Mohicans are dissappering and when the book ends only one remains.
ReplyDeleteI also think that is is strongly implied that UNCAS is the last of the Mohicans and then it turns out to be the father. This is sad on a whole other level.
ReplyDeleteThe title is significant in preparing the reader to understand that the death of an entire culture and tribe was going to take place. The reader is looking for clues as to who this Mohican might be or what will happen if the tribe dies out. The title is also significant because it paints the picture that it wasn't just a colonial invasion with America, it was an entire group of people pushed out of their own homes. The death of the Mohican signifies the death of the entire Indian culture.
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