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How does Martin feel about talking to his friends about his Lakota grandfather?

How does Martin feel about talking to his friends about his Lakota grandfather?

Martin appreciates and respects Grandpa’s behavior. He never reveals to his friends that Grandpa is a Lakota.

What do Martin’s friends think about Grandpa when they meet him in the medicine bag?

His friends would finally find out his little secret and laugh at Martin, Martin wasn’t really ashamed of his grandpa because his grandpa didn’t do anything. He was very fearful and a bit overdramatic at the arrival of Grandpa; his friends will finally find out his lies and laugh at him!

Why hasn’t Martin allowed his friends to meet his Grandpa?

Why hasn’t Martin allowed his friends to meet his grandpa? He doesn’t want to share his grandpa. His grandpa is too sick for visitors. He is afraid that his friends will make fun of him.

What does Martin’s return to the reservation suggest about his attitude toward his heritage?

Martin now takes his heritage seriously and wants to carry on the family traditions. On page 247, what does Martin’s return to the reservation suggest about his attitude toward his heritage? because the girl is looking directly at the viewer, she seems self-confident.

What does the ending of the story reveal about Martin?

What does Martin do at the end of the story to show that his feelings for his grandfather and the medicine bag have changed? He buries the medicine bag with his grandfather on the prairie. He puts the medicine bag away so that no harm will come to it. He puts sacred sage from the prairie in his medicine bag.

How do Cheryl and Martin react when they see their grandfather?

How does Cheryl’s reaction to Grandpa’s visit differ from Martin’s? Cheryl is not ashamed for her friends to see Grandpa. Cheryl is jealous because she will not get a medicine bag. Cheryl wishes Grandpa had never come.

What message does Grandpa’s dialogue in this excerpt reveal to the reader?

What message does Grandpa’s dialogue in this excerpt reveal to the reader? Staying connected with one’s heritage is important.

What causes Martin to feel ashamed when Grandpa appears?

Why was Martin embarrassed that Grandpa was at his home? He had exaggerated stories about his native American grandfather and he didn’t want to be found out.

What is Martin’s attitude towards his grandfather’s journey?

What is Martin’s attitude toward his grandfather’s journey? Martin is embarrassed by his grandfather, but at the same time he is proud that an 86 year old man could undertake such a hard task.

Why is Martin embarrassed by his grandfather?

Why was Martin embarrassed that Grandpa was at his home? He had exaggerated stories about his native American grandfather and he didn’t want to be found out. Q.

Why Martin felt embarrassed when his grandpa went to visit him?

He doesn’t want to share his grandpa. His grandpa is too sick for visitors. He is afraid that his friends will make fun him.