Study Guide
The Last of the Mohicans is one of the greatest works by
James Fenimore Cooper. Here are a few questions for study and discussion.
- What is important about the title?
- What are the conflicts in The Last of the Mohicans? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional)?
- How does James Fenimore Cooper reveal character in The Last of the Mohicans?
- What are some themes in the story? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
- Is Hawkeye consistent in his actions? Is he a fully developed character? How? Why?
- Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters persons you would want to meet?
- Discuss some of the symbols in The Last of the Mohicans.
- Does the novel end the way you expected? How? Why?
- What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
- How essential is the setting to the novel? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?
- What is the role of women in the novel?
- Why has the novel been so controversial?
- Would you recommend this book to a friend?
