The Grandson Timeline and Summary

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The Grandson Timeline and Summary


  • When Phoenix arrives at the clinic, a nurse recognizes her as a woman who comes regularly to get medicine for her grandson.
  • The nurse asks how the boy is several times and then asks if he has died.
  • The nurse and Phoenix discuss what is wrong with the boy: He has a painful throat from swallowing lye approximately two or three years ago. Phoenix says the symptoms flare up regularly.
  • The nurse gives Phoenix the medicine as a charity case.
  • As Phoenix leaves the clinic, the attendant gives her a nickel. Phoenix says she will buy a paper windmill to bring back to her waiting grandson.