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what do the family and the house in the valley look like that granpa...

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 19:32:00 PST

what do the family and the house in the valley look like that granpa spies on?

All of these are supposedly Cherokee words for things that are actually...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:51:00 PST

All of these are supposedly Cherokee words for things that are actually just words that Earl "Forrest" Carter made up, in this novel that masquerades as an autobiography. Since the publication of this book, it has come to be known that Carter was actually a former KKK member and white supremacist who may not have had any Indian blood at all. At any rate, according to the book, the words you mention are supposed to have the following meanings:...

What do lay-nah, awi usdi, min-e-lee, mon-o-lah, tal-con, pa-koh, ti-bi,...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:18:22 PST

What do lay-nah, awi usdi, min-e-lee, mon-o-lah, tal-con, pa-koh, ti-bi, tel-qui mean in The Education of Little Tree?

he didn't know how to read.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:12:36 PST

he didn't know how to read.

what are some life lessons learned in chapter 13,14,15,16,17 in...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:18 PST

what are some life lessons learned in chapter 13,14,15,16,17 in education of little tree

Who are the major characters in the book The Education of Little Tree?

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:32:56 PST

Who are the major characters in the book The Education of Little Tree?

What were all the indian names little tree's grandparents gave to all...

Thu, 14 May 2009 18:20:04 PST

What were all the indian names little tree's grandparents gave to all the animals in the story and to nature itself?

In chapter 3 what was grandpa's problem with his education?

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 23:27:04 PST

In chapter 3 what was grandpa's problem with his education?

What overall statement about the Government is Carter making in this novel?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:26:39 PST

What overall statement about the Government is Carter making in this novel?

did granpa and granma die in the book "the education of little...

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:54:45 PST

did granpa and granma die in the book "the education of little tree"?

In The Education of Little Tree, moccasins allowed the wearer to feel...

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:27:34 PST

In The Education of Little Tree, moccasins allowed the wearer to feel the earth beneath him and thus to be in-tune with nature.

what is an ideal place for Little Tree to live?

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:33:41 PST

what is an ideal place for Little Tree to live?

Moccasins are comfortable, practical "shoes" (more like...

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:53:28 PST

Moccasins are comfortable, practical "shoes" (more like slippers) worn by the American Indians. They were made of animal skin and were very practical for the Indians to wear. They were sometimes made as shoes and sometimes were made longer, like boots (with rawhide laces). They were sometimes decorated with beautiful beads and other decorative adornments. If you've never worn a pair, they are super comfortable! They are...

Why were moccasins worn by Indians as explained in "The Education...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:45:30 PST

Why were moccasins worn by Indians as explained in "The Education of Little Tree"?

The Cherokee Way is to live in harmony with nature and within one's...

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:42:22 PST

The Cherokee Way is to live in harmony with nature and within one's self. It is expressed beautifully in the poetic excerpt between Chapters 2 and 3 - "Learn the wisdom of Mon-o-lah (the earth), and then you'll know The Way and touch the soul of all the Cherokee". In Chapter 2, Little Tree goes with Granpa on the high trail, and gets to see and appreciate the land on which they live. They watch the rising sun give life to the...

I think the author's method of structuring the story is especially...

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:19:44 PST

I think the author's method of structuring the story is especially effective for two reasons.First of all, by using short scenes instead of a tight plot, he allows the reader to experience the material rather than just read it, providing the opportunity for greater involvement in what is happening. The short scenes also better enable him to define and communicate the points he feels are important.Secondly, the story is told from the point...

Well, there aren't excerpts at the start of each chapter. There is a...

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 09:22:06 PST

Well, there aren't excerpts at the start of each chapter. There is a song or chant quoted between the second and third chapter. That one links the story to older traditions (Cherokee), and sets the tone. Other chapters start with references to the key themes contained in them, or quote sections of key dialogue as their titles. Those give the theme or topic of the chapter, much like any title. Most chapters, though, don't start with excerpts.

What is the importance of the excerpts at the beginning of each chapter...

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:29:11 PST

What is the importance of the excerpts at the beginning of each chapter of The Education of Little Tree?

Little Tree's grandparents are loving and caring, having Little Tree's...

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:15:24 PST

Little Tree's grandparents are loving and caring, having Little Tree's best interests at heart. They not only give him a formal education, they also teach him "The Way" of the Cherokee, the history and philosophy of the Cherokee people, and the spiritual beauty of their lives. Little Tree is taught the importance of establishing and maintaining a respectful relationship with nature and how to commune with the different...

In The Education of Little Tree, discuss the difference in attitude of...

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:20:13 PST

In The Education of Little Tree, discuss the difference in attitude of the Indians and those who run the orphanage.