The Education of Little Tree | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Granpa and Granma's Cabin - This place is located at the base of a mountain, under tall trees and near a spring.

The High Trail - This is where Granpa educates Little Tree on "The Way," a Cherokee philosophy on nature.

The Settlement - Granpa and Little Tree often walk here to gather books and supplies, such as coal oil.

Crossroads Store - This is where Granpa sells his whiskey.

The Narrows - This is where the law enforcement officials try to catch Little Tree to discover the whereabouts of Granpa's whiskey still.