The Last Of The Mohicans Film Analysis

The Last of the Mohicans is a fictional movie, based around the events of the French and Indian war during the 18th century. Much of the movie’s plot is focused on each individual’s struggle throughout the war. Not only their struggles with violence, but with the contrasting opinions about cultural clash between each other. Characters such as Cora and Hawkeye have similar opinions that strengthen their relationship, while the various opinions between the military commanders and the colonists lead to hardship. Throughout the French and Indian war, the major theme of integration and independence in The Last of the Mohicans is found inside individuals, as well as strengthening or weakening their relationships.
Cora and Hawkeye share a very devoted relationship. Their love for each other is very strong, despite their backgrounds. Cora being raised as British, meanwhile Hawkeye is adopted and raised by Native Americans. They are bonded through their similar perspective on the war. They both want what is best for …show more content…
Both, Colonel Monroe fighting for the British, and Maquis de Montcalm fighting for the French were fighting to become the main power in North America, with help from allied Native Americans. The British treat the colonists much worse than the French. Colonel Monroe and Duncan, Monroe’s apprentice, show no mercy to the colonists after they are attacked. They do not give them permission to leave their land on the frontier, even if it means putting their lives in danger. During the French and Indian War the colonists resented the British for impressment and requisition during the war. The British resented the colonists for not being as skilled in battle, costing them more money to uphold the war effort. This resentment builds up, and becomes a strong factor is the colonists fight for independence just two years