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. you cannot understand how it was in that time, when the great teton sioux were first made to stay on the reservation. there was a strong need for guidance from wakantanka, the great spirit. but too many of the young men were filled with despair and hatred. they thought it was hopeless to search for a vision when the glorious life was gone and only the hated confines of a reservation lay ahead. but my father held to the old ways.” what message does grandpa’s dialogue in this excerpt reveal to the reader?

D). Staying connected with one's heritage is important.

Explanation:

As per the question, the message that is being conveyed through Grandpa's dialogue is that 'staying linked to one's heritage is important'. The author uses Grandpa as a mouthpiece to convey this idea that no matter how much one moves ahead/advances in life but one must not forget their legacy and patrimony(as implied by the 'hatred and despair possessed by the youth towards 'Tetox Sioux'(representative of their heritage) that assisted in 'making a vision quest to find a spirit guide for his life'). Therefore, the author unites the entire passage with this idea that it is principal to remain connected to your heritage as it offers you that support and affluence which keeps one intact and united.

there on the beach was a struggling turtle.   around its bright green neck was a loop of soda can rings.   in order to the planet, i have made a few changes to my life.   the first change is reducing the number of straws used. the second change was to recycle.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

you may not think straws have a large impact but they do.   imagine for every straw you sip out of a poor, , adorable turtle is being harmed.   one way i chipped in to is by using metal straws.   these straws are reusable and inexpensive.   another change is simply turning down straws.   by refusing a straw, i’m the turtles one drink at a time.  

however, the ocean just doesn't have turtles.   there are lots of creatures that live there and are harmed by all the litter.   to prevent litter from growing it’s important to recycle.   for me, i have started to buy most goods that are made out of recycled material.   pura vidas, chacos, purses, and too many other items to even count.   plus, when you buy those products they give money to charities.   not only am i the environment, but i’m also feeling better about my self.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

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