The dialogue suggests that the boy and Grandpa are close and loving. The boy's apprehension about receiving the medicine bag indicates a deep emotional connection and respect for the significance of the moment, while Grandpa's calm demeanor and the way he calls the boy to his room reflect a nurturing relationship.
That evening Grandpa called me to his room before he went to sleep. “Tomorrow,” he said, “when you come home, it will be time to give you the medicine bag.”
I felt a hard squeeze from where my heart is supposed to be and was scared, but I answered, “OK, Grandpa.”
—"The Medicine Bag,”
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
What does the dialogue suggest about the boy and Grandpa’s relationship?
They are close and loving.
They are seeing each other for the first time.
They respect one another.
They are unhappy with each other.
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