Last of the Mohicans Prejudice Quotes

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Quote #10

Nothing but the color of his skin had saved the lives of Magua and the conjurer, who would have been the first victims sacrificed to his own security, had not the scout believed such an act, however congenial it might be to the nature of an Indian, utterly unworthy of one who boasted a descent from men that knew no cross of blood. (26.1)

Hawkeye emulates the Indians more than any other white man in the novel. Why is he so proud of being "pure" white? What prejudices does he carry against Indians?