Compare And Contrast Nocatula And Connestoga

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Around 1780, a young British solider from Fort Loudoun staggered into an Indian village not far from the fort. The chief found him and took pity and allowed his daughter, Nocatula, to nurse the young man back to health.
Soon, the chief adopted him into the tribe and gave him the name "Connestoga" which means "the Oak".
Nocatula and Connestoga found they had fallen in love. With the chief's blessing, they were set to marry.
However, the joy of their marriage did not last long. Due to prejudice and jealousy for Nocatula, a young warrior plunged a knife into Connestoga's heart, hoping to now get closer to the chief's daughter.
When his dying body was found by Nocatula, she wrapped him in her arms and declared her undying love for him, then took