Last of the Mohicans

Last of the Mohicans
N.C. Wyeth

Native American Theme


This mural in Lane Tech's library was created by Jefferson League in 1944. Student Jim Stephnanidis is credited with assisting in its creation.  This painting most likely has multiple meanings, but the one that makes the most sense, considering it is in the school's library , is the the theme of the industrious student. This theme would suggest that the victorious Native American is symbolic of the industrious student, and the defeated Native American is the lazy and unmotivated student. Do you agree that this is the subject? Take the survey.