Exploring The Medicine Bag: Section 2 Insights

The video tutorial revisits the previous session's close reading and continues with an analysis of themes, character relationships, and plot development in the story. It focuses on the significance of the medicine bag, the cultural context of the Lakota traditions, and the characterization of grandpa. The tutorial also explores symbolism and inference, particularly regarding grandpa's journey and his independent nature. Students are encouraged to engage in close reading exercises and mark significant details in the text.

Why does Martin feel embarrassed when he brings his grandfather home?

• Because his grandfather is loud

• Because his grandfather is dressed in a way that stands out in the neighborhood

• Because his grandfather is angry

• Because his grandfather is dirty

What is the main focus of the analysis in this section?

• The historical context

• The development of the theme

• The author's biography

• The significance of the setting

What does the teacher ask students to do in the close reading exercise?

• Create a presentation

• Summarize the entire text

• Mark details in specific paragraphs

• Write an essay

Why does Martin's mother check her move to embrace Grandpa?

• Because it is unseemly in Lakota culture

• Because she is angry

• Because she is busy

• Because she is scared

What do the scuffed old cowboy boots symbolize?

• Grandpa's wealth

• Grandpa's journey and toughness

• Grandpa's fashion sense

• Grandpa's laziness

Why does Grandpa bring money in his shoes?

• To show off his wealth

• To pay for his funeral

• To hide it from thieves

• To buy gifts

What does the term 'descendants' refer to in the context of Grandpa's journey?

• His pets

• His family members

• His neighbors

• His friends

How does Grandpa feel about the attention from the doctor?

• He is indifferent

• He enjoys it

• He is confused

• He dislikes it

What character trait can be inferred about Grandpa from his actions?

• He is lazy

• He is resourceful

• He is selfish

• He is forgetful

What does Grandpa's journey to see his family indicate about his character?

• He is dependent

• He is resourceful and independent

• He is adventurous

• He is lost