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the principal muttered something i couldnt understand under his breath and walked over to the window. he stood looking out at something outside. he looked bigger than usual when he stood up; he was a tall, gaunt man with gray hair, and i watched the back of his head while i waited for him to speak.
\why?\ he finally asked. \your grandfather has the money. he owns a two - hundred acre ranch.\
i looked at him, forcing my eyes to stay dry. \i know, sir, but he said if i had to pay for it, then it wouldnt be a scholarship jacket.\ i stood up to leave. \i guess youll just have to give it to joann.\ i hadnt meant to say that, it had just slipped out. i was almost to the door when he stopped me.
\martha - wait.\
i turned and looked at him, waiting. what did he want now? something bitter and vile tasting was coming up in my mouth; i was afraid i was going to be sick. i didnt need any sympathy speeches. he sighed loudly and went back to his big desk. he watched me, biting his lip.
(39) \okay. well make an exception in your case. ill tell the board, youll get your jacket.\
paragraphs 27 - 30 question

1. write: how is the principal affected when marta shares her grandfathers perspective?

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Explanation:

To answer how the principal is affected when Marta shares her grandfather’s perspective, we analyze the text: Initially, the principal argues about her grandfather's ability to pay. After Marta stands firm (saying a paid jacket wouldn't be a scholarship one), the principal's actions (sighing, biting his lip, then agreeing to make an exception) show he is conflicted, then convinced to bend the rule. His demeanor shifts from insistence to reluctant acceptance, indicating he is challenged to reconsider the policy and ultimately decides to grant the jacket.

Answer:

When Marta shares her grandfather’s perspective (that a paid jacket wouldn’t be a scholarship jacket), the principal is initially insistent (arguing her grandfather can pay) but then becomes conflicted (sighing, biting his lip) and ultimately convinced to make an exception, agreeing she’ll get the jacket. His stance shifts from enforcing the rule to bending it, showing he’s affected by her principled stance, reconsidering the policy to grant her the scholarship jacket.