Question about "a man without a cross"

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Posted by Sarah on August 18, 1998 at 07:48:43:

I've noticed in Cooper's book that Hawkeye frequently refers to himself as "a man without a cross" and I'm at a loss for what this means. For example: "being...no Indian myself, but a man without a cross." and, "revenge is an Indian feeling, and all who know me know there is no cross in my veins..." Clearly, this "cross" is an Indian thing and not a Christian thing.

Can anyone tell me what this is about?

Thanks,
Sarah

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: I've noticed in Cooper's book that Hawkeye frequently refers to himself as "a man without a cross" and I'm at a loss for what this means.   For example:  "being...no Indian myself, but a man without a cross." and, "revenge is an Indian feeling, and all who know me know there is no cross in my veins..."  Clearly, this "cross" is an Indian thing and not a Christian thing.

: Can anyone tell me what this is about?

: Thanks,
: Sarah


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