War… a gray, dark, morbid word, which brings chaotic conflict and death to many. From within its twisted grasp of chaos heroes are born. Through their choices heroes affect the fate of many lives. This story opens in 1757, in the middle of French-Indian War. The French are at war with British over territory of America’s frontier. Nathaniel, a passionate and brave young man, was raised by the native chief, Chingachgook, who took him in …showed first 75 words of 787 total…

…showed last 75 words of 787 total…said that Chingachgook is the last Mohican. Throughout this epic tale, Nathaniel is clearly the defined hero. His choices shifted the plot of the story. By choosing to take the three to Fort William Henry, Nathaniel through himself into a war he was trying to avoid from the begin. By choosing to stay with Cora, Nathaniel placed his brother and Father in jeopardy. Nathaniel’s thoughts and actions affected the lives of everyone around him.