Martin’s gratefulness allows him to get accepted into Villanova and shape his personality. …show more content…
Martin’s appreciate behavior is shown when Martin plans to send pictures of his family to Caitlin in his next letter. He explains the photos and also extends his gratitude out to Caitlin and her family for their boundless support. His appreciative behavior is also exemplified when Martin receives the package Caitlin sent and feels obligated to write her a letter to show his appreciation toward her. In his letter, he mentions the pair of shoes that can be found inside the box. Martin also puts his persistent behavior out on display in which Martin picks up a job at the market to cover costs, but is upset when he does not make nearly enough. Still, he reassures himself with his potential. Another case where his persistent behavior shines through after which Martin writes a letter to Caitlin on an ice cream bar wrapper, Martin went back to the market every day to try to make enough money to have a chance of going to school. Society can learn from Martin’s attitude. This story shows society how something as simple as attitude can have an everlasting impact on others, like it did with the now forever friends, Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin