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Who is Magua in The Last of the Mohicans?
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In The Last of the Mohicans, Magua is a Huron warrior who serves as the primary antagonist. He is a vengeful and treacherous figure who opposes the Mohican chief Chingachgook and his son, Uncas. Magua’s hostility is a central conflict in the novel, as he seeks to harm the English settlers and those allied with them, ultimately leading to the death of Uncas.1