Uttamatomakin Character Analysis in Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma

An adviser and son-in-law to Powhatan who likely held a position of spiritual and political authority within the Powhatan tribe. As a trusted adviser and kinsman, Uttamatomakin was bade to accompany Pocahontas on her journey to England in 1616. Uttamatomakin was ostensibly sent to protect Pocahontas, but also to gather information on the English and to make reports back to Powhatan about the size and organization of their land. Uttamatomakin found himself utterly overwhelmed by the enormous population of England and disgusted by the English’s indifferent treatment and lack of respect for him. When he returned to Tsenacomoco, he warned Powhatan and his other kinsmen of the English’s undeniable might—a warning that may have inspired a brutal attack on Jamestown in 1622.

Uttamatomakin Character Timeline in Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma

The timeline below shows where the character Uttamatomakin appears in Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...across the sea on a ship helmed by Captain Argall. An adviser to Powhatan named Uttamatomakin and about six other native attendants are also in their company—a “veritable delegation” sent by... (full context)

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...arrived in Plymouth—a huge, dirty port city remarkably different from the world Pocahontas knew. She, Uttamatomakin, and their fellow natives undoubtedly realized the full force of what their people were up... (full context)

...and her grave remains unmarked by a stone. After the funeral, Rolfe, his son Thomas, Uttamatomakin, and Argall, along with the rest of the crew, continue along the river. At a... (full context)

...has retired, leaving his younger brother in charge and Opechankeno as a “chief military man.” Uttamatomakin delivers a scathing and worrying tirade to Opechankeno “against England [and] English people.” Meanwhile, it... (full context)

...states, the Powhatan people likely chose to orchestrate such a deadly assault because of what Uttamatomakin reported of London—that there would be no end to the arrival of new settlers, that... (full context)