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Bri’s Grandma
Bri's paternal grandfather. Granddaddy is a big, booming, and easygoing man and he always matches Grandma, no matter what. While Grandma is more interested in figuring out whether or not Jay is using drugs, Granddaddy is far more concerned with making sure that Bri and Trey are happy. He sometimes supports the kids by giving Jay money for utilities. He worked for 40 years for the city as an electrician, which has left him with a very specific and outdated view of what work should be like for a man. He takes specific issue with Trey, who, in his opinion, doesn't want to work, and refuses to acknowledge that Trey simply can't find work. Granddaddy’s career also means that he is a consummate tinkerer and will fix anything. Though it's clear that Granddaddy misses his son, Lawless, Bri also understands that Granddaddy is further along in the grieving process than Grandma is and doesn't act as irrationally and emotionally when it comes to dealing with his grandchildren.
Bri’s Granddaddy Quotes in On the Come Up
The On the Come Up quotes below are all either spoken by Bri’s Granddaddy or refer to Bri’s Granddaddy. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 23
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"The worst thing I've done is become poor, Mrs. Jackson! [...] The worst thing!" she says. "That's it! Excuse me because I have the audacity to be poor!
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You think I want my babies sitting in the dark? I'm trying, Mrs. Jackson! I go on interviews. I withdrew from school so these kids could have food! I begged the church not to let me go. I'm sorry if it's not enough for you, but good Lord, I'm trying!"
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Bri’s Granddaddy Quotes in On the Come Up
The On the Come Up quotes below are all either spoken by Bri’s Granddaddy or refer to Bri’s Granddaddy. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 23
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"The worst thing I've done is become poor, Mrs. Jackson! [...] The worst thing!" she says. "That's it! Excuse me because I have the audacity to be poor!
[...]
You think I want my babies sitting in the dark? I'm trying, Mrs. Jackson! I go on interviews. I withdrew from school so these kids could have food! I begged the church not to let me go. I'm sorry if it's not enough for you, but good Lord, I'm trying!"
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