Read this excerpt from "the spirit of alcatraz.” but activists say their most important accomplishment was changing the way american indians looked at themselves. as activist john trudell puts it, "alcatraz put me back into my community and me remember who i am. it was a rekindling of the spirit.” each year, american indians from different tribes pay tribute to that spirit by returning to the island on columbus day and to remember the occupation with a sunrise ceremony for indigenous peoples. how does the quotation from john trudell readers better understand the story? the quotation readers relate to a native american’s viewpoint. the quotation provides humor, which makes the story more interesting. the quotation persuades readers to beware of the dangers at alcatraz. the quotation informs with facts and figures about the history of the island.

The quotation helps readers relate to a Native American’s viewpoint.

Explanation:

The text shown in the question above shows how the Indians began to change their thinking and look at occupations with other eyes. The Indians slowly began to see that the government being established in the United States could be a good thing as it would not take away the sense of community that existed in the tribes. The author of the text uses a quote from John Trudell to help readers relate to a native American's point of view.

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explanation:

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.