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t-wayn
t-wayn
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High School - 9th Grade

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

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Posted by t-wayn on Friday July 25, 2008 at 9:45 AM and tagged with characters, indians, moccasins, the education of little tree.

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  1. kwoo1213 Teacher
    College - Freshman

    eNotes Editor

    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 still made and you can purchase them in some areas of the country and probably online.

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    http://www.enotes.com/salem-history/moccasins

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    Posted by kwoo1213 on Monday July 28, 2008 at 11:53 AM


  2. jorja2u Teacher
    Middle School

    eNotes Editor

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

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    http://www.enotes.com/education-little-qn

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    Posted by jorja2u on Sunday November 30, 2008 at 2:27 PM