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The Significance Of Martin In The Medicine Bag

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In the short story," The Medicine Bag," Martin went through many changes. As the story progressed, Martin eventually realized the significance of the bag. When Martin's grandfather came to visit, he felt embarrassed about him arriving because he looked out of place. Martin didn't greet his grandfather properly when he first arrived, as he muttered a quiet greeting and avoided eye contact. After school one day, Martin reluctantly let his friends come over. He became very nervous about them coming over and teasing him about his grandfather. Surprisingly, his friends enjoyed talking to his grandfather and told him to stop hogging him. Martin's views of his grandfather changed during his time with his friends. His grandfather felt ill during the

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