# Grandfather Martin Lodishkin — Short Fiction character guide

> Grandfather Martin Lodishkin in Short Fiction by Aleksandr Kuprin.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Martin, Lodishkin, Grandfather, grandfather

**First appearance:** 0058-the-white-poodle

## Who they are

An old organ-grinder wandering with a boy and a dog, carrying a battered dignity through a world that has little use for it.

## In the story

### [The White Poodle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/the-white-poodle)

The elderly leader of the traveling troupe, who values Arto and resists selling him.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/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.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/ii)

Leads the troupe, shows indignation at the worthless coin, and shares stories of future travels.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/iii)

The old organ grinder who leads the troupe; he is cautious, good-natured, and experienced with the ways of the wealthy.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/iv)

Defends his dog Arto against the porter's offers, refusing to sell his loyal friend.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/v)

Prepares a meager lunch, naps, and grieves over Arto's disappearance; confesses he lives under a false passport.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/vi)

Sergey's grandfather, who mutters and sighs during the journey but is left behind at the coffeehouse.

## Links

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