Bri’s Granddaddy Character Analysis

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 He worked for 40 years for the city as an electrician, which has left him with a very specific and outdated view of what work should be like for a man.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.