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Similarities - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Similarities - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Set in the American frontier and wilderness

Shows key ideas of isolation, dangers of nature, the struggle for survival, and the immigrant experience

All three novels use setting to provide historical context and forward the plots

Each novel uses the setting as part of the overarching conflict

Establishes pioneering attitude and spirit

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Similarities - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Similarities - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Set in the American frontier and wilderness

Shows key ideas of isolation, dangers of nature, the struggle for survival, and the immigrant experience

All three novels use setting to provide historical context and forward the plots

Each novel uses the setting as part of the overarching conflict

Establishes pioneering attitude and spirit

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Similarities - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Similarities - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Set in the American frontier and wilderness

Shows key ideas of isolation, dangers of nature, the struggle for survival, and the immigrant experience

All three novels use setting to provide historical context and forward the plots

Each novel uses the setting as part of the overarching conflict

Establishes pioneering attitude and spirit

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Differences - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Differences - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Set in varying time periods

Different reasons for settlement

The Last of the Mohicans: The French and Indian War displaced Native Americans

Into the Wild: Chris McCandless's hope to explore nature and break societal norms

My Antonia: Immigrants wanted to seek opportunity in America

Each book focuses on differing themes

The Last of the Mohicans: Conflict Between Culture

Into the Wild: Humans vs. Nature

My Antonia: Immigrant struggles

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Differences - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Differences - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Set in varying time periods

Different reasons for settlement

The Last of the Mohicans: The French and Indian War displaced Native Americans

Into the Wild: Chris McCandless's hope to explore nature and break societal norms

My Antonia: Immigrants wanted to seek opportunity in America

Each book focuses on differing themes

The Last of the Mohicans: Conflict Between Culture

Into the Wild: Humans vs. Nature

My Antonia: Immigrant struggles

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Differences - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Differences - Historical Context/Key Themes

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Set in varying time periods

Different reasons for settlement

The Last of the Mohicans: The French and Indian War displaced Native Americans

Into the Wild: Chris McCandless's hope to explore nature and break societal norms

My Antonia: Immigrants wanted to seek opportunity in America

Each book focuses on differing themes

The Last of the Mohicans: Conflict Between Culture

Into the Wild: Humans vs. Nature

My Antonia: Immigrant struggles

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My Antonia - Historical Context

My Antonia is set in the 1880s and 1890s when major westward expansion was occurring in the United States. It is specifically set in the Nebraska prairie, where fertile soil, grasslands, and hills played a key role in the lifestyle of the settlers. Just like Into the Wild and The Last of the Mohicans, My Antonia tells a story of immigrants seeking opportunity and emphasizing the struggles of the natural environment. The setting plays a vital role in the plot of the novel as it challenges the character's thoughts and motivations throughout the book. The image above is made by AI to describe what a Nebraska prairie would have looked like between the years of 1880 and 1899.

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draw My Ántonia a place primarily in Nebraska during the late 19th to early 20th century set in the rural prairies

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The Last of the Mohicans - Historical Connection

The Last of the Mohicans was set during the French and Indian War from 1754 to 1763. It is centered around the colonial life and the wilderness. The novel focuses on the conflicts between European settlers and Native Americans. Much like My Antonia and Into the Wild, The Last of the Mohicans showcases the struggle for survival in nature. Even though all three novels are set at different periods, they each recognize both the opportunity and vulnerability that comes with the American frontier lifestyle. The picture above used AI to generate an example of what upstate New York would have looked like at the time of the French and Indian War. The image includes forests, rivers, and mountains, all of which show the type of environment the characters in The Last of the Mohicans live in.

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The Last of the Mohicans is set in upstate New York during the French and Indian War (1754–1763)The wilderness areas of the American frontier—forests, rivers, and mountains

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Into the Wild - Historical Connection

Into the Wild was set in the Alaskan wilderness between the years of 1990-1992. The author of the novel focuses on demonstrating the beauty and danger of nature, testing the character's self-reliance and resourcefulness throughout the plot. Similar to The Last of the Mohicans and My Antonia, Into the Wild focuses on recognizing the role of isolation and solitude in the wilderness. The photo above was created by AI to illustrate what the Alaskan wilderness may have looked like from 1990 to 1992.

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Into the Wild is set primarily in Alaska, with the pivotal events taking place in the early 1990s. The story follows Chris McCandless, who ventures into the Alaskan wilderness in 1992. Key locations include the Stampede Trail and the Denali National Park area, where McCandless attempts to live off the land in an abandoned bus.

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Based on the information above, what is one difference between the historical context of all three novels?

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They show the struggles and opportunities of living in nature 

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They each have the same reason and end goal for settlement

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Similarities of All Three Novels:

- Use of vivid imagery to showcase the harsh setting to develop character growth

- Dramatic and reflective tone to establish relationships between characters

Differences of All Three Novels:

- Unique themes that forward plot

The Last of the Mohicans: loyalty and strength during wartime conflict

My Antonia: identity and opportunity

Into the Wild: Freedom and independence from society

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Similarities of All Three Novels:

- Use of vivid imagery to showcase the harsh setting to develop character growth

- Dramatic and reflective tone to establish relationships between characters

Differences of All Three Novels:

- Unique themes that forward plot

The Last of the Mohicans: loyalty and strength during wartime conflict

My Antonia: identity and opportunity

Into the Wild: Freedom and independence from society

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Similarities of All Three Novels:

- Use of vivid imagery to showcase the harsh setting to develop character growth

- Dramatic and reflective tone to establish relationships between characters

Differences of All Three Novels:

- Unique themes that forward plot

The Last of the Mohicans: loyalty and strength during wartime conflict

My Antonia: identity and opportunity

Into the Wild: Freedom and independence from society

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Based on the information above, what is one literary device all three novels have in common?