Why the name Magua?

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I didn't understand while reading the book

Asked by Luiz E #947383 on 11/4/2019 7:49 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/4/2019 8:02 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/4/2019 8:02 PM

We are never told the reason for Magua's name. We can infer the reason, however, because of its meaning "death". Magua is the novel's antagonist.

Last of the Mohicans