Martin Ganda And I Will Always Write Back Analysis

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Have you ever felt like something as simple as an attitude can change everything? This is true for Martin Ganda. Martin Ganda is a teenage boy living in impoverished Zimbabwe. He is the smartest kid in his class, but does not have enough money to fund his schooling. He has a pen pal in the United States named Caitlin, who helps Martin find a full scholarship and pay for expenses on the side. Martin has a few traits that help him to attain the scholarship and improve his lifestyle. In Martin Ganda and Caitlin Alifirenka’s I Will Always Write Back, Martin’s gratefulness and determination allow him to accomplish his schooling goals and transform his lifestyle.
Martin’s gratefulness allows him to get accepted into Villanova and shape his personality.
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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

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