In this case, we can say that
the drooping feather
is the symbol of her grandfather’s heredity and is placed there to represent her heredity and everything it represents for those who know it.
Which is a symbol of the grandpa’s heritage?
The medicine bag
is a symbol of the family’s heritage and American Indian roots. Read this excerpt from “The Medicine Bag.” “My father in his early manhood,” Grandpa began, “made a vision quest to find a spirit guide for his life.
What does the dialogue in this excerpt suggest about the characters in the medicine bag?
The dialogues in the except suggest
that Martin’s friends treat Grandpa with more respect than Martin does during the visit
. Explanation: This question from the story called “The Medicine Bag” written by the famous Virgina Sneve. Martin is one of the main characters of this story.
What does the piece of iron most likely symbolize?
Which statement most clearly describes Martin in the early part of the narrative? Grandpa describes a piece of iron his father once found. What does the piece of iron most likely symbolize?
they will think Grandpa is not really Sioux.
It represents
their family’s vision quest and history
. The medicine bag has a great cultural significance to the Sioux. The medicine bag represents the grandfather and the family’s Sioux heritage through the story. The boy’s embarrassment over his grandfather parallels the boy’s embarrassment over the medicine bag.
Which line from the medicine bag best illustrates Martin’s conflict with Grandpa’s arrival?
Which line from “The Medicine Bag” best illustrates Martin’s conflict with Grandpa’s arrival? “
His get-up wasn’t out of place on the reservation, but it sure was here, and I wanted to sink right through the pavement.”
Read this excerpt from “The Medicine Bag.”
Why did Martin not wear the medicine bag?
He is afraid that his friends will make fun him
. His friends have been unkind about his grandpa. How does Martin feel about receiving the medicine bag? He is frustrated that he has to take it.
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
.
Which statement best explains the conflict in this excerpt the medicine bag?
Martin has a conflict with himself because he wants to take the money in Grandpa’s boots but he knows it is wrong
. Martin has a conflict with Grandpa because Grandpa expects him to take the medicine bag and he does not want to.
What statement best explains the conflict in this excerpt?
What statement best describes the conflict in this excerpt?
It is internal because Rachel fights against the urge to cry
. Read this excerpt from “Eleven”.
What does the iron shell symbolize in the medicine bag?
In his dream, he found a white man’s iron. IRL, he found the broken shell of an iron kettle. What did the iron piece symbolize?
It gave him protection from the evils of those unhappy days.
Why is it called the medicine bag?
In “The Medicine Bag,” why is the pouch referred to as a medicine bag?
It holds items that protect and guide the wearer
. … In “The Medicine Bag,” Grandpa describes a piece of iron his father once found.
What does the sage symbolize in the medicine bag?
Symbolizes
a new generation of relatives
: “After the bag is yours you must put a piece of prairie Sage within and never open it again until you pass it on to your son”(Sneve 435).
What are 3 symbols in the medicine bag?
What are some common symbols in the Medicine Bag? the medicine bag,
the iron, the sacred sage, the pebble from the butte
.
What is the purpose of Dachina’s coming of age ritual?
What is the purpose of Dachina’s coming-of-age ritual? The purpose of Dachina’s coming-of-age ritual is
to make her an Apache woman so that she can serve as a symbol of her culture and preserve it
.
What is the conflict of the story the medicine bag?
Plot- is that death is sad but it is a natural reality. Conflict- it is a primary conflict between martin and his heritage (mainly being ashamed of the truth behind it. resolution-The resolution of the story medicine bag is that
even though death is painful
, it is a natural part of life. Summary!
