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The Dynamic Character Of Martin In The Medicine Bag

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In the short story, "The Medicine Bag," Martin is a dynamic character whose attitude towards his grandfather and the medicine bag changes significantly. These changes consisted of his attitude and behavior. In the beginning, Martin was embarrassed and ashamed when his grandfather came to visit his family and him. He felt that way because his grandfather didn't look like the tall, stately Indians shown on television. Instead, his hair hung in stringy, gray strands. He was elderly, and he dressed in old-fashioned clothes. Near the end of the story, Martin's friends came over to visit his grandfather and he started to feel less embarrassed. His grandfather told his friends wondrous tales and made Martin proud of him. Another example is when his
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