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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.

lawrence   quinn is the main antagonist of the 2003 live action film adaptation of the cat in the hat. he is the waldens' pompous neighbor whose goal is to marry joan walden for her wealth and get rid of her son conrad by sending him to military school.