How was his grandfather's relationship with his two sons? What scene does David describe to illustrate it? What is David's father doing at the end of the scene? Does it matter to the story?

Grandpa Hayden is an important character because he is the one that influenced Frank and Wesley the most. Grandpa Hayden is described as being influential, corrupt, and racist. He doesn't consider Frank’s actions as punishable offenses because he molested Native American women, a race not considered worthy of being treated in a just way by Grandpa Hayden. When Wesley decides to hold Frank in his basement and then take him to the city jail, Grandpa Hayden comes to him, demanding Frank's release. When Wesley refuses to do so, Grandpa Hayden stops talking with Wesley and his family, severing all the ties with them.