How does the central or main idea that the author has advanced in “A Celebration of Grandfathers” help you understand the author
’s purpose for writing this essay? How does his use of personal memories help to make his purpose clear? Use your understanding of supporting details and ideas to explain how the author builds up a central or main idea in the essay. Support your writing with evidence from the text.
I'm not sure if these are answers? BUT I would say the setting explains what's happening and where they are, which give you a better idea on what's happening and lets you imagine, and understand the story more clearly.
