The Education of Little Tree Literary Qualities

Asa Earl Carter
This Study Guide consists of approximately 69 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Education of Little Tree.

The Education of Little Tree Literary Qualities

Asa Earl Carter
This Study Guide consists of approximately 69 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Education of Little Tree.
This section contains 562 words
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The voice of Little Tree drives the story.

Carter's use of first person narration gives the novel a personal, almost journalistic quality. As Little Tree recounts his experiences in an innocent child's voice, the reader is in essence experiencing the lessons first hand as he is invited to be a part of the education.

Because Nature plays such a vital role in defining The Education of Little Tree, Carter spends a good deal of time infusing his descriptions of the environment with detailed depictions of the natural habitat: smells take on their own vibrancy, and little sounds and sights appear to Little Tree as he learns to still his body and adjust to nature's grasp. The forest becomes a place not just of wonder but a home. It is as much through Little Tree's dealings with his grandparents against the encroachment of government regulations as his...

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