Short Fiction · Character
Grandfather Martin Lodishkin
An old organ-grinder wandering with a boy and a dog, carrying a battered dignity through a world that has little use for it.
supporting
Also known as Martin, Lodishkin, Grandfather, grandfather
First appearance: The White Poodle
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Grandfather Martin Lodishkin is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The elderly leader of the traveling troupe, who values Arto and resists selling him.
Grandfather Martin Lodishkin appears in Short Fiction as supporting figure.
Grandfather Martin Lodishkin first appears in 0058 the white poodle.
In The White Poodle: The elderly leader of the traveling troupe, who values Arto and resists selling him.
Later, in I: The oldest member of the troupe, carries a hoarse barrel organ on his back; he loves the organ as a living thing and cares deeply for Sergey and Arto.
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- Other
Character groups
- Spies, Priests, and Performers
- Biblical and Romantic Figures
- Servants and Jewish Boys
- Dogs and Performers
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See Grandfather Martin Lodishkin in The White Poodle