1. Last Of The Mohicans
... innocently enough, with an introduction that tells us that the setting is the third year of the French and Indian War. The author's use of historical facts allows the reader to more vividly imagine what is being described, and allows Cooper to draw on the reader's knowledge of the French and Indian War. Already, the specter of racism has "reared its ugly head", as one of the characters of the book exhibits a stereotypical reaction to a Native American, one of ... for some readers, one must question the extent to which society has control over history and reality. Has something happened ...
- Word Count: 1482
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: Undergraduate