What does it mean when Maya Angelou's grandmother calls her tender hearted?
In the book Maya Angelou and her family are visited by the presiding elder, named Reverend Thomas. Maya and her brother, Bailey aren't to fond of him. Reverend Thomas visits every 3 months and stays at Maya's house. Every Time me he comes he ask for a hug from Maya but he never gets a hug. This is when her grandmother calls her tender hearted Her grandmother says that because she is kind, compassionate and shy.