What does the author accomplish by including this detail in the story?
"O how beautiful! how beautiful! Good-morning, grandfather!" cried Heidi, running
out.
By having Heidi belatedly say good morning to Grandfather, the author implies
that Heidi has learned her grandfather's routines.
By having Heidi belatedly say good morning to Grandfather, the author implies
that Heidi has not yet learned polite behavior.
By having Heidi notice the loveliness of the day first, the author implies that
Heidi is badly in need of positive things in her life.
By having Heidi notice the loveliness of the day first, the author implies that
Heidi is very sensitive to beautiful surroundings.
By having Heidi notice the loveliness of the day first, the author implies that
Heidi cares more about the outdoors than she does about her grandfather.