Question
The rain was falling,
a mist about his white hair
and I kept saying
you can't save them all
accept it, get back in
we've got places to go.
—“Birdfoot’s Grampa,”
Joseph Bruchac
What can readers infer about the narrator’s personality?
The narrator is impatient.
The narrator is supportive of his grandfather.
The narrator respects all life.
a mist about his white hair
and I kept saying
you can't save them all
accept it, get back in
we've got places to go.
—“Birdfoot’s Grampa,”
Joseph Bruchac
What can readers infer about the narrator’s personality?
The narrator is impatient.
The narrator is supportive of his grandfather.
The narrator respects all life.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Readers can infer that the narrator is likely supportive of his grandfather. The phrase "get back in" suggests a desire for his grandfather to move on from a moment of emotional distress, indicating a protective or caring attitude. The repetition of "you can't save them all" shows an understanding and acceptance of limitations, which implies the narrator's intent is to help his grandfather cope rather than dismiss his feelings. While impatience might be suggested by the directive tone, the overall context leans more towards support. The respect for all life can be interpreted, but it seems secondary to the narrator's focus on encouraging his grandfather to let go of what he cannot control.