How does Grandmother act as a bridge in relationships in the story?

She encourages Kezia to talk to her father

The governing concept is relationship-building through guidance and mediation. Grandmother notices that Kezia is afraid of her father and does not understand his quiet, stern manner. Instead of encouraging avoidance, she gently takes Kezia to the drawing room on Sundays so that the child can meet her parents and become more familiar with them. This regular contact helps reduce emotional distance and gives Kezia an opportunity to observe family relationships. Hence option A is correct: Grandmother encourages contact and conversation, functioning as a bridge between the child and her father. Options B and C would increase separation, while D is factually unrelated; the Macdonald family is observed by Kezia from her window, not invited by Grandmother.

This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Little Girl. Topic: Parent-child relationships.