The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
Reflection #1 p. 1-113 ( Beginning of text through a dangerous adventure)
Answer these questions (Just copy the questions onto a word document and insert your answers as you read, should take 2-3 pages double spaced, 12 pt times new roman font, 1 inch margins)
The Way
Grandpa talks twice about “the Way”- once in regards to hunting and once in regards to honeybees. What are the principles involved in “the Way” and what happens to people (both hunters and hoarders) who do not follow the rules of “the Way”?
The principles in The Way involve the natural selection process, in which the weak ones have a hard time surviving in the world, and eventually those with such weak characteristics …show more content…
One of the problems that we are facing is the depletion of resources, especially food resources. With the growing population, people are afraid that one day we would not have enough food to feed everyone. Many hunters would go for the strongest and biggest animal they could find, which goes against the Way, and could lead to the extinction of many species. In addition, there are still wars in the world because human are greedy, and many would rather fight to keep what they have, which are more than they need, than share.
Fox and Hounds
What did Grandpa teach Little tree when he was talking about the dog (p 22) “ this gave her something she could do and take pride in” What was he really talking about?
Grandpa teach Little Tree that self-esteem is important, but it needs to get by being able to do something useful.
What are some of the lessons Grandpa teaches Little Tree in this chapter?
Grandpa teaches Little Tree that some people let their emotion rule their heads, like how the two hounds are tricked by the fox. Also, cheating brings more trouble than it’s …show more content…
People who are dishonest in order to gain an advantage or to look better than someone else.
What lessons have you learned in your own life in the “Fox and Hounds” manner?
Whenever I experience a strong emotion, like anger or excitement, I am more likely to not able to control my words and action.
I Kin Ye, Bonnie Bee
Who is KIN to you? How does having someone be your KIN change you?
When I think of KIN, I think of my mom, who is my best friend and the person that love and understood me the most. Having such person allow me to be myself, and feel confident about who I am.
To Know the Past
Is there something in your family history that helps you understand where you are going?
Some of my family members escaped Vietnam after the war, and moved to the United States hoping for a better life and future. They are the reason I was able to move to the States. My goal is to work hard and become successful so that their sacrifices would not be wasted.
The Secret Place
She said some people lost their spirit/mind and were dead people alive. Do you know anyone like this? How did they get this way?
I do not personally know anyone like this. However, I can think of some people, who would get so deep in using drugs and committing crimes that they lost their compassion and
Reflection #1 p. 1-113 ( Beginning of text through a dangerous adventure)
Answer these questions (Just copy the questions onto a word document and insert your answers as you read, should take 2-3 pages double spaced, 12 pt times new roman font, 1 inch margins)
The Way
Grandpa talks twice about “the Way”- once in regards to hunting and once in regards to honeybees. What are the principles involved in “the Way” and what happens to people (both hunters and hoarders) who do not follow the rules of “the Way”?
The principles in The Way involve the natural selection process, in which the weak ones have a hard time surviving in the world, and eventually those with such weak characteristics …show more content…
One of the problems that we are facing is the depletion of resources, especially food resources. With the growing population, people are afraid that one day we would not have enough food to feed everyone. Many hunters would go for the strongest and biggest animal they could find, which goes against the Way, and could lead to the extinction of many species. In addition, there are still wars in the world because human are greedy, and many would rather fight to keep what they have, which are more than they need, than share.
Fox and Hounds
What did Grandpa teach Little tree when he was talking about the dog (p 22) “ this gave her something she could do and take pride in” What was he really talking about?
Grandpa teach Little Tree that self-esteem is important, but it needs to get by being able to do something useful.
What are some of the lessons Grandpa teaches Little Tree in this chapter?
Grandpa teaches Little Tree that some people let their emotion rule their heads, like how the two hounds are tricked by the fox. Also, cheating brings more trouble than it’s …show more content…
People who are dishonest in order to gain an advantage or to look better than someone else.
What lessons have you learned in your own life in the “Fox and Hounds” manner?
Whenever I experience a strong emotion, like anger or excitement, I am more likely to not able to control my words and action.
I Kin Ye, Bonnie Bee
Who is KIN to you? How does having someone be your KIN change you?
When I think of KIN, I think of my mom, who is my best friend and the person that love and understood me the most. Having such person allow me to be myself, and feel confident about who I am.
To Know the Past
Is there something in your family history that helps you understand where you are going?
Some of my family members escaped Vietnam after the war, and moved to the United States hoping for a better life and future. They are the reason I was able to move to the States. My goal is to work hard and become successful so that their sacrifices would not be wasted.
The Secret Place
She said some people lost their spirit/mind and were dead people alive. Do you know anyone like this? How did they get this way?
I do not personally know anyone like this. However, I can think of some people, who would get so deep in using drugs and committing crimes that they lost their compassion and