The Change Of Martin's Identity

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Martin's identity has changed over time when he meets Caitlin and his whole life changes. In the book the first time that Caitlin really sees Martin's true identity is when she sees the pictures of him. Even then it took her a while the realize just how bad off Martin was. Then we see the character of Catlin as she helps Martin with anything he needs help with. This shows that all the fear Martin had about Caitlin was proven wrong. Catlin said “I studied the shot of martin sitting between his parents on a bed in the dark with all of his siblings”(Alifirenka and Ganda 216). Martin has never been the most wealthy person in the world, so when he sees the pictures of Caitlin and gets all the gifts she gives him. He thinks he most give back to her

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