Magua facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Magua
The Last of the Mohicans character
Magua
First appearance	The Last of the Mohicans
Created by	James Fenimore Cooper
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Gender	Male
Nationality	Wyandot Born ? ? 1712 died September 2, 1757

Magua is a made-up character and the main bad guy, also known as the antagonist, in the 1826 book The Last of the Mohicans. This famous book was written by James Fenimore Cooper. The story takes place during the French and Indian War, a big conflict in history. Magua is a Huron Indian chief. He is also called "Le Renard Subtil" by the French, which means "The Wily Fox".

Magua is a big enemy of Colonel Munro. Colonel Munro was in charge of Fort William Henry. Magua tries many times to kidnap Colonel Munro's daughters, Cora and Alice. He also helps the French leader, the Marquis de Montcalm, when they attack the fort.

Magua's Difficult Past

Magua's life was very hard because he was once taken by the Mohawks. The Mohawks were traditional enemies of the Huron tribe. Magua's life was saved, and he was adopted into the Mohawk tribe.

While he was with the Mohawks, Magua met Colonel Munro. Colonel Munro punished Magua for breaking rules. Later, when Magua returned to his Huron village, he found that his wife had married someone else. This made him very angry and sad.

Magua's Plans and Downfall

In the novel, Magua tries to force Cora, Colonel Munro's daughter, to marry him. His strong hatred for the English people leads to his end. He manages to capture both of Munro's daughters. But their father, David Gamut, Hawkeye, Chingachgook, and Uncas chase after him.

Magua kills Uncas when Uncas tries to free Cora. Then, one of Magua's friends stabs Cora, and she dies. Soon after, Hawkeye shoots Magua. Magua falls from a cliff, still shouting his anger until the very end.

Magua in the Movies

In the most recent movie version of The Last of the Mohicans from 1992, Magua blames Colonel Munro for all his past troubles. He promises to kill both Munro and his two daughters. He captures Munro during an ambush when the British are leaving the fort. Magua then kills Munro after telling him his reasons and plans. Later in the movie, Magua also kills Uncas. Magua himself is then killed by Chingachgook, who is Uncas's father.

Portrayals

• The Last of the Mohicans (1920 American film) - Wallace Beery
• The Last of the Mohicans (1932 serial) - Bob Kortman
• The Last of the Mohicans (1936 film) - Bruce Cabot
• Last of the Redskins (1947 film) - Buster Crabbe
• The Last of the Mohicans (1971 BBC TV serial) - Philip Madoc
• The Last of the Mohicans (1992 film) - Wes Studi